A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OBEY

Sun, 1 Dec '24
Toe the line
Thu, 4 Jul '24
Mind
Mon, 20 May '24
Follow, as rules
Mon, 13 Nov '23
Follow, as orders
Thu, 13 Jul '23
Heed
Wed, 26 Oct '22
Comply
Mon, 18 Apr '22
Do as one's told
Mon, 28 Mar '22
Follow orders
Tue, 1 Feb '22
Follow, as orders
Wed, 12 Jan '22
Conform to
Thu, 16 Dec '21
Mind
Mon, 15 Nov '21
Heed
Mon, 5 Jul '21
Heed
Sun, 4 Jul '21
Follow