A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GASPS

Fri, 25 Aug '23
Reacts to shocking news
Fri, 21 Jul '23
Amazed reactions
Sun, 2 Jul '23
Shocked sounds
Sun, 22 Jan '23
Displays of shock
Fri, 5 Aug '22
Staggered breathing?
Fri, 31 Dec '21
Sudden inspirations
Tue, 5 Jan '21
Plot twists may elicit them