A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SWEAT

Fri, 19 Apr '24
Hard work, so to speak
Mon, 29 Jan '24
"Don't ___ the small stuff"
Thu, 4 May '23
Drops in the gym?
Fri, 3 Mar '23
Show nerves, say
Mon, 19 Apr '21
Blood, ___ & Tears
Sun, 7 Feb '21
Worry about, informally