shortcut
noun
a shorter or quicker way.
shortcuts
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pluralof shortcut.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Students seek shortcuts precisely at the moment the work starts to get mentally taxing, says Hamsa Bastani, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Let’s not discount America’s addiction to purchasing shortcuts for happiness either, which Winfrey also knows very well.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
"There are no shortcuts when it comes to a response," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
If there are any lessons for Hollywood to learn from “Obsession,” it’s to not take shortcuts to the prize you’re longing for.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
And in obtaining it, he took shortcuts and broke some laws, leaving crumbs along the way in hopes of one day turning around and finding his way back to dignity.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
