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
Using brain scans from a very large database, British researchers determined that during the pandemic years of 2021 and 2022, people’s brains showed signs of aging, including shrinkage, according to the report published in Nature Communications.
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Linda Carroll, NBC news, 22 July 2025
The study released Thursday shows the sector’s worth was €1.5 trillion ($1.7 trillion) in 2024, though for Q1 of 2025 estimates are shrinkage of 3% compared to last year.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Dryers can also cause shrinkage or make the shoes uncomfortable to wear.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
Casey Johnston’s new book, A Physical Education, tells a before-and-after story, too—one not of shrinkage but of growth, physical and otherwise.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 3 July 2025
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Linda Carroll, NBC news, 22 July 2025
The study released Thursday shows the sector’s worth was €1.5 trillion ($1.7 trillion) in 2024, though for Q1 of 2025 estimates are shrinkage of 3% compared to last year.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Dryers can also cause shrinkage or make the shoes uncomfortable to wear.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
Casey Johnston’s new book, A Physical Education, tells a before-and-after story, too—one not of shrinkage but of growth, physical and otherwise.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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However, the department’s own data notes this is a 26% year-over-year decrease from 2024.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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By the fall of 2018, Ford started to see a decrease in sales of the once-popular Escape, as competition from other brands in the compact SUV market grew.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Companies that operationalize these practices report 30–40% reductions in rework—savings that directly impact margins and competitiveness.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Crime reduction was another area of focus for Strnad, who graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1999 with a police science degree.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While any revenue can help the government fiscally, tariff revenue will barely make a dent in that total.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte has tried to make a dent in the college football world in several different ways and none of them have really worked out — the most recent foray was The Great Biff Poggi Experiment, which turned out to be a flop.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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