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
Wash flannel bedding in warm water with mild detergent and avoid over-drying to prevent shrinkage.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The theme of this winter at Trader Joe’s is shrinkage.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
According to Liu, this design helps overcome critical issues such as cracking and shrinkage, which commonly affect conventional hydrogels during prolonged use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Cold water helps reduce fading, shrinkage, and fiber damage compared with hot water.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The theme of this winter at Trader Joe’s is shrinkage.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
According to Liu, this design helps overcome critical issues such as cracking and shrinkage, which commonly affect conventional hydrogels during prolonged use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Cold water helps reduce fading, shrinkage, and fiber damage compared with hot water.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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The compounds interact with the brain's opioid receptors, which can mimic the effects of drugs such as hydrocodone, including sedation, euphoria and a decrease in pain, according to the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Your heart rate will either increase or decrease.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Construction will then move to East Belknap Street, starting May 11, through June 5, with the same lane reductions in place.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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WaterWorks provides up to $300 annually off total water and sewer bills, a reduction of about 33% for roughly 1,000 customers per year.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eating just beans, according to Tarugu, is also sure to put a dent in your mood.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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This apparent recloning limit could put a dent in a number of sci-fi sounding but already burgeoning ambitions.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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She was obligated to sing her big barnstormers on loop, which offered fans a cruel barometer by which to judge her decline.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Goldman Sachs said the recent pullback in gold prices was largely in line with historical patterns, citing higher interest rate expectations and market volatility as key drivers behind the decline.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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By 2033, the trust fund will run dry, triggering that immense, across-the-board drop that is slated to punish the most vulnerable Americans by collapsing all benefits an equal share regardless of income.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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