A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IDLED

Wed, 27 Mar '24
Did zippo
Wed, 30 Aug '23
As Ava ___ nearby, gathering her courage,
Wed, 2 Aug '23
Ran in place
Wed, 22 Feb '23
Stayed in neutral
Sun, 5 Feb '23
Didn't go anywhere
Sun, 13 Feb '22
Sat around
Thu, 24 Jun '21
Did diddly squat