as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
she knew that her diet was working by the striking shrinkage of her waist
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Recent Examples of shrinkage
Our hero manages to escape the kitty’s onslaught, but his brush with death doesn’t arrest the relentless shrinkage.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
In May, the large shrinkage in the labor force kept the U3 Unemployment Rate the same as April’s 4.2% rate.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Muscle Atrophy Atrophy is a decrease in the size of a tissue or organ brought on by shrinkage.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Whereas most machinery for fabric stabilization do not address shrinkage, Biancalani’s continuous tumble washing range, called Aquaria, performs a pre-shrinking process with Aquafix and Aquastone.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
In May, the large shrinkage in the labor force kept the U3 Unemployment Rate the same as April’s 4.2% rate.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Muscle Atrophy Atrophy is a decrease in the size of a tissue or organ brought on by shrinkage.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Whereas most machinery for fabric stabilization do not address shrinkage, Biancalani’s continuous tumble washing range, called Aquaria, performs a pre-shrinking process with Aquafix and Aquastone.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Homer in the second Bases-clearing triple in the third The knock followed some other defensive shenanigans from the A’s, as Trent Grisham began the inning with a popup but ended up on second base after Sacramento’s second drop of the game.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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