A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MERGE

Wed, 17 Apr '24
Enter a busy freeway
Tue, 9 Apr '24
Come together
Wed, 27 Dec '23
Come together
Tue, 5 Jul '22
Become one
Sat, 23 Apr '22
Consolidate
Mon, 23 Aug '21
Sign at the end of an entrance ramp