A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BEEF

Sun, 22 Sep '24
Basis for a feud
Wed, 11 Sep '24
Strengthen, with "up"
Sun, 16 Jul '23
Grouse
Mon, 30 May '22
Meat in a burger
Fri, 23 Apr '21
Bone to pick
Thu, 18 Feb '21
Chuck, e.g.