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.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
For example, certain psychiatric illnesses have been shown to cause atrophy, or shrinkage, of parts of the brain.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Wash, then air-dry to prevent shrinkage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
ABC News, 12 May 2026
For example, certain psychiatric illnesses have been shown to cause atrophy, or shrinkage, of parts of the brain.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Wash, then air-dry to prevent shrinkage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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The results were in line with company expectations, but shares fell 23% in after-hours trading following the announcement on Wednesday evening, and the company is lowering its full-year outlook from a slight increase to a slight decrease.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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The range increase didn’t require something like a decrease in power—in fact, the standard Solterra got a few extra horsepower, taking it to 233 hp (174 kW) from a pair of identical front and rear motors.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Months later, after Measure PP’s failure, the council approved over $12 million in budget reductions, which included cuts to the library, parks maintenance staff, and crossing guards.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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This reduction in size and mass makes the architecture especially attractive for electric vehicle applications, where drivetrain compactness is a critical design constraint.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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This is the latest state-level step to put a dent in the unbridled permitting of AI giving out mental health advice that is wildly over-the-line.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Caesars faces mounting pressure as fewer visitors to Las Vegas — its core market — dent revenue at resorts, hotels and casinos, while its online betting arm trails larger rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings and faces growing competition from prediction markets.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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SoftBank Group dropped over 10% amid a broader decline in Asia tech stocks.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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