ABRIDGED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

abridged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of abridged

as in abbreviated

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verb

past tense of abridge

as in shortened

to make less in extent or duration the library's hours have been drastically abridged to cut costs

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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. — JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025 Mendez bypassed the plaintiffs’ contention that the measure unconstitutionally abridged free speech rights. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025 Fair Districts amendments voters added to the Florida Constitution in 2010 also said boundaries should not be drawn in a way that abridged the opportunity of minority voters to elect representatives. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025 When our rights were being abridged? — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 7 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for abridged

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Adjective

In recent years, shorts have been getting smaller, shorter, more abbreviated.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Tessa Francis fired an abbreviated no-hitter with eight strikeouts, while Ashley Mortensen went 3-for-4 as Marblehead routed Winthrop 12-0 in five innings in the Northeastern Conference.

— Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026

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Having a bank of clinical research at the ready means the list of treatments can be shortened, saving time and allowing future research to focus on what is most likely to be safe and effective.

— Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Porsche also shortened the final-drive ratio by 8 percent, trading a bit of top speed for harder acceleration.

— Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortened

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While cake is cooling, whisk together cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece.

— Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

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