A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NONEED

Mon, 22 May '23
"I'm set, but thanks anyway"
Thu, 23 Mar '23
"Seriously, don't bother"
Wed, 21 Dec '22
"You don't really have to"
Fri, 19 Nov '21
"That really isn't necessary"
Thu, 1 Jul '21
Polite refusal