A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SWAM

Wed, 28 Feb '24
Took a lap, perhaps
Sun, 31 Jul '22
Proceeded down a lane, maybe
Mon, 4 Jul '22
Did the backstroke, say
Thu, 2 Jun '22
Made a bank getaway?
Mon, 17 May '21
Participated in the first third of a triathlon