A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SPAY

Wed, 16 Oct '24
Neuter
Fri, 23 Aug '24
Do a certain veterinary job
Tue, 23 Apr '24
Sterilize, as a cat
Sun, 24 Dec '23
Neuter
Mon, 29 Aug '22
Fix, as a pet
Sat, 4 Dec '21
Sterilize, in a way
Thu, 16 Sep '21
Do a certain veterinary job
Tue, 11 May '21
Neuter, as a pet
Thu, 1 Apr '21
Fix
Fri, 1 Jan '21
Do a vet's job on