IN SHORT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

in short

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as in concisely

in a few words In short, the situation is a mess.

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Recent Examples of in short As Star columnist Sam McDowell recently noted, the Chiefs have struggled in short-yardage situations. — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 The Patriot ammunition Ukraine needs is in short supply and is also required elsewhere in the world, Rubio said. — Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026 After being dominated in short order, the young buck impressively manages to land on his feet following the brief battle. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The layoffs of about 6% of the company’s workforce were followed in short order by the ouster of content chief Bela Bajaria and film boss Dan Lin. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in short

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