A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SITS

Sun, 15 Oct '23
Doesn't move
Sat, 22 Apr '23
Tends to a minor issue?
Mon, 6 Mar '23
Watches the kids
Sun, 22 Jan '23
Takes a load off
Mon, 3 May '21
Poses for a photo
Fri, 8 Jan '21
Doesn't go anywhere