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
Additionally, sizing up may offset any shrinkage due to washing, as is common with cotton T-shirts.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Research has shown that groundwater overextraction to meet agricultural demand is one of the leading drivers of Urmia's shrinkage.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Body size is a master trait that affects everything from reproduction to food webs, so consistent shrinkage in the wild is a warning signal for biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Disney and Hearst are also shopping A+E Global Media, parent of A&E, History and Lifetime, in yet another sign of media owners adjusting to dramatic shrinkage of the pay-TV bundle.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Research has shown that groundwater overextraction to meet agricultural demand is one of the leading drivers of Urmia's shrinkage.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Body size is a master trait that affects everything from reproduction to food webs, so consistent shrinkage in the wild is a warning signal for biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Disney and Hearst are also shopping A+E Global Media, parent of A&E, History and Lifetime, in yet another sign of media owners adjusting to dramatic shrinkage of the pay-TV bundle.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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Homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings have all seen significant decreases in the past year.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Greg Zaiser, vice president for enrollment at Elon, told the outlet the school was expecting the enrollment decrease due to an overall demographic shift.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Route optimization and delay reduction could also lead to direct savings for companies in operating costs, power consumption, and equipment maintenance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention the Briton's DNF at Zandvoort due to a mechanical problem, which put a huge dent in his championship prospects after smoke billowed from his MCL39 F1 car.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Treasury yields fell Wednesday after new data showed a surprise decline in private payrolls, while traders monitored the consequences of the government shutdown after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on the federal funding bill.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The company may still boast one of Silicon Valley’s most storied names, but its staff, which numbered 96,000 as of the end of July, had worked for years through nearly uninterrupted decline, watching their company lose nearly all relevance.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Transform a small entryway into a functional living area by incorporating a bench for seating, a side table, and a chest of drawers for drop-zone storage near the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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