A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EXES

Fri, 20 Sep '24
People for whom a "no contact" rule might apply
Mon, 26 Feb '24
"Other halves" no more
Mon, 31 Oct '22
Former flames
Wed, 18 May '22
Residents of Splitsville?
Mon, 7 Feb '22
Some co-parents
Sun, 28 Nov '21
Split personalities?
Sun, 24 Oct '21
Frequent subjects of Taylor Swift songs
Sun, 5 Sep '21
They used to be a "thing"
Mon, 2 Aug '21
Past partners
Fri, 11 Jun '21
"I like texts from my ___ when they want a second chance" (Cardi B line)
Fri, 29 Jan '21
Union deserters