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as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock
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Recent Examples of syncopated
Danny Klein, SPIN, 21 June 2024
Five episodes in, Masters of the Air’s narrative rhythms are growing less syncopated and more, well, arrhythmic.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
The memorable scene featured in the 1968 film, and accompanying it were Goldsmith’s harsh and syncopated rhythms driven by percussion as armed apes on horseback chase humans.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 May 2024
That extends beyond the gratifying menu to the inviting vibe: the considerable personalities of waitresses, spirited chatter, the syncopated clatter of dishes and music underscored by a lot of ‘70s hits at just the right volume.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
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Adjective
The production showcases Niniola’s vocals in a deep, ethereal way, joining in on a syncopated build up of beats, percussion and arps.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 21 June 2024
Five episodes in, Masters of the Air’s narrative rhythms are growing less syncopated and more, well, arrhythmic.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2024
The memorable scene featured in the 1968 film, and accompanying it were Goldsmith’s harsh and syncopated rhythms driven by percussion as armed apes on horseback chase humans.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 May 2024
That extends beyond the gratifying menu to the inviting vibe: the considerable personalities of waitresses, spirited chatter, the syncopated clatter of dishes and music underscored by a lot of ‘70s hits at just the right volume.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncopated
Adjective
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An abbreviated Season 7 will cap The Conners’ run at 112 episodes.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
27 Dec. 2024
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The first is one The Acolyte already tackled, albeit in an abbreviated way: What if the Jedi weren’t always virtuous, what if people with Force abilities aren’t so easily slotted into good or evil, and what if this society’s enshrinement of them is a massive cover-up?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Instead of being sent on a trip to Disney World, the householders are involved during the renovation process, which has been shortened from one week to four days.—
Maxwell Millington,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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At the same point in the 2020-21 season, which was also shortened by the pandemic, the Kings were 13-20.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Read on for a condensed and edited version of the conversation.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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Because of the condensed formations coaches from this tree like to use, the corner has a shorter distance to the quarterback.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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On Friday, Burrows, R-Lubbock, made public his request to Uvalde District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee for an abridged video from a school hallway camera to be released.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
11 July 2022
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“Syncopated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syncopated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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