A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EASED

Tue, 27 Jan '26
Assuaged
Sat, 27 Dec '25
Let up
Thu, 24 Jul '25
Softened
Sat, 24 May '25
Let up
Mon, 5 Feb '24
Moved smoothly
Thu, 11 Jan '24
Alleviated
Fri, 11 Aug '23
Entered a state of détente, say
Sun, 30 Oct '22
Gradually slid (into)