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
Cold water will be your wash-cycle friend, as hot water can cause shrinkage to moisture-wicking fabrics like nylon, spandex, and polyester.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
That caloric deficit drives bone loss and muscle shrinkage.
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New Atlas,
3 June 2026
Meanwhile, the fabric resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and static, keeping it crisp all day.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
In an ecology, growth in one part of the system doesn’t require shrinkage somewhere else.
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Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
That caloric deficit drives bone loss and muscle shrinkage.
—
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
Meanwhile, the fabric resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and static, keeping it crisp all day.
—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
In an ecology, growth in one part of the system doesn’t require shrinkage somewhere else.
—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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In contrast, California, Florida, Illinois, and Arkansas have recorded double-digit decreases in jobs.
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That includes those already receiving coverage of a GLP-1 from their Part D plan for a use already covered by Medicare, such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk reduction or sleep apnea.
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Limit Constipating Foods Consuming a low-fiber diet can lead to chronic constipation, with a reduction in poop frequency and size.
Noun
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The Dodgers have built such a big lead in the division that the loss barely made a dent.
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Even stainless steel pans can sometimes get big dents or other damage.
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The decline in energy prices is easing inflation concerns, which has helped push the 10-year Treasury yield down roughly 9 basis points.
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Economists polled by Dow Jones are looking at a drop of 4%.
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The barrier to creation drops, but so does differentiation.
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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