A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ICED

Mon, 27 Nov '23
Treated, as a sprain
Sat, 30 Sep '23
Like some drinks and injuries
Wed, 27 Sep '23
Did in
Fri, 11 Aug '23
Took out
Sat, 22 Jul '23
Like some cakes and games
Tue, 14 Feb '23
Like many a summer mocha order
Wed, 25 Jan '23
Sugarcoated, in a way
Mon, 9 May '22
Decorated, as a cake
Mon, 21 Mar '22
Like many a summertime beverage
Fri, 18 Feb '22
Cared for, as some injuries
Sun, 23 May '21
Coffee order specification
Sun, 10 Jan '21
Like some coffee and sprains
Tue, 29 Dec '20
___ coffee