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
The city’s shrinkage can more accurately be attributed to two things: the ravages of the bubonic plague in the 14th century and the loss of its trade primacy once the Portuguese established a route to India.
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Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Below, laundry and fabric care experts share tips for how to wash linen, as well as tricks for preventing shrinkage and removing stains without stress.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 May 2025
There’s been no shrinkage or signs of wear—the crocheted trim has even held up without wrinkling or pulling.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Exposing the wrong items to the high heat of a dryer can cause damage and shrinkage, or even create a dangerous situation.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Below, laundry and fabric care experts share tips for how to wash linen, as well as tricks for preventing shrinkage and removing stains without stress.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 May 2025
There’s been no shrinkage or signs of wear—the crocheted trim has even held up without wrinkling or pulling.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Exposing the wrong items to the high heat of a dryer can cause damage and shrinkage, or even create a dangerous situation.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shrinkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In contrast to the staffing reductions, the DOJ budget request outlines robust investments in key priorities, including nearly $11 billion to combat violent crime and gangs, $10 billion for drug enforcement, and over $3.6 billion for immigration enforcement and border security.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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The reductions have been championed by the new leadership inside the Justice Department.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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In both Central American nations, remittance income accounts for 30% of private consumption and any decline will have a direct effect on gross domestic product, GDP, Orozco said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Continued decline in five-on-five production (which coincided with Patrice Bergeron’s retirement).—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The drop will go live Tuesday (June 17) at liquiddeath.com/ozzy, with each DNA can priced at $450.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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Currently, Fancy Teddy is sold directly direct-to-consumer with just seven limited drops released.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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