A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DOTES

Tue, 3 Mar '26
Lavishes love (on)
Thu, 29 Jan '26
Showers affection (on)
Sun, 27 Oct '24
Gives a lot of attention, with "on"
Sun, 21 Mar '21
Showers attention (on)
Sun, 10 Jan '21
Lavishes affection (on)
Sun, 3 Jan '21
Lavishes love (on)