A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LACED

Sun, 29 Oct '23
Like most running shoes
Sun, 23 Jul '23
Tied up
Sat, 28 Jan '23
See 34-Down
Mon, 14 Mar '22
Tied, as sneakers
Sun, 25 Apr '21
Secured skates, with "up"
Sun, 10 Jan '21
Like oxfords, but not slippers