A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BASE

Tue, 2 Jan '24
Foundation
Sat, 21 Oct '23
Foundation
Sun, 13 Aug '23
The "x" in x2
Wed, 24 May '23
Headquarters
Sat, 12 Nov '22
Headquarters
Sun, 24 Jul '22
Bag for a diamond
Tue, 25 Jan '22
It turns red litmus paper blue
Sun, 7 Nov '21
Command center
Sun, 25 Jul '21
Reliable supporters
Tue, 16 Feb '21
Acid's opposite