SHRINKAGE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

shrinkage

noun

ˈshriŋ-kij

Definition of shrinkage

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 Machine washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 Cold water will be your wash-cycle friend, as hot water can cause shrinkage to moisture-wicking fabrics like nylon, spandex, and polyester. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026 The benefit extended beyond tumor shrinkage. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 With the We’Raw technology, Isko provides a product that preserves the authentic raw aspects of denim—including color and shrinkage—and supports brands’ cut-and-sew approach. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shrinkage

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Noun

Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Yet, if investments in digital defense hit record highs every year, why doesn't corporate vulnerability decrease?

— Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

If inflation is outpacing nominal interest rates, the real return on bonds and other income-producing assets declines or even becomes negative.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026
This decline has pinched profit margins in the 401(k) world, said Kai Richter, an attorney with Cohen Milstein who has long specialized in ERISA class-action cases.

— Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 8 July 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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