A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AIRS

Mon, 7 Aug '23
Shows, as a TV show
Fri, 21 Jul '23
Runs
Fri, 26 May '23
Shows
Thu, 19 Jan '23
Clears (out)
Tue, 10 May '22
Pretenses one may "put on"
Fri, 1 Apr '22
Runs
Mon, 14 Jun '21
Snooty manners
Tue, 29 Dec '20
Broadcasts