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verb

Definition of shortsnext
present tense third-person singular of short
as in stings
to rob by the use of trickery or threats charged that the used-car dealer had been shorting customers for years

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noun

plural of short
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as in documentaries

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as in pants

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  1. boxers
  2. movies
  3. undershirt
  4. beats
Noun
  • Many celebrities, including NBA stars, professional boxers, and politicians, choose Smile Hair Clinic for their hair restoration needs.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Both boxers are multi-division world titlists, and both might be beginning to slide away from their primes.
    Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of boxers
Noun
  • Or what about the four movies about each of the Beatles that Sam Mendes is directing?
    Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.
    Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of movies
Noun
  • For his part, Hynes opted for black trousers with a velvet blazer over a matching burgundy undershirt.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Hanes men's cotton undershirts: on sale for $12.17 Original price: $22 These men’s t-shirts are crafted from soft, breathable cotton.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of undershirt
Verb
  • In the event Pereira beats Ankalaev, the winner of Blachowicz-Ulberg would have the best case for a title shot of anyone in the division.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is plenty of power for a regular three-row, which beats some premium SUVs in smoothness and performance.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
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