shrinking 1 of 3

present participle of shrink
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shrinking

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adjective

shrinking

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shrinking
Noun
The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue. Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 While hot water can help break down oils and grease, cold water is gentler on fabrics and helps prevent shrinking or fading, which is important for preserving the longevity of your sheets. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 Newsweek spoke to therapist and head of relationships at Paired, Aly Bullock, about why the issue is pressing for these generations, who may face shrinking social circles due to health challenges, retirement, or changes in family dynamics. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Poor performance, shrinking market share, or stagnant growth are harder to conceal, especially in an economic climate supported by a strong stock market in 2023 and continued growth in 2024. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Slower growth in China and weaker stock markets in Europe played a role in shrinking the fortunes of hundreds of billionaires. Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Technology miniaturisation is moving fast in the audio world as surface mount speakers and tiny microphones mean electronic devices are still shrinking as performance expands. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Starbucks With sales shrinking in its biggest markets, Starbucks poached Chipotle Mexican Grill star CEO Brian Niccol to turn around the coffee chain’s fortunes, replacing Laxman Narasimhan. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinking
Adjective
  • Keep checking in with yourself, stay curious, and don’t be afraid to pivot.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Sydney Sweeney was not afraid to pull punches when playing real-life Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic about the boxer, which wrapped production last November.
    Rance Collins, IndieWire, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • There are the durian haters — people who experience waves of revulsion at the mere thought of consuming one.
    Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
  • Given teenage revulsion if not denial at the thought of aging, this might be the scariest moment in the entire series.
    Bruce Handy, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • The crossbody bag option, meanwhile, is less constricting and makes a stylish statement piece on top of any casual outfit.
    Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But his refusal to adhere to facts isn’t constricting.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.
    Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
  • After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Otherwise, they are destined to be remembered as useless and timid wimps as the U.S. was slouching toward a dictatorship.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
  • If the cat remains frightened and timid, talk to your vet about medications that might help.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Each wave of skinny fixation has echoed like a cultural recoil — a shrinking aesthetic that emerges just as women expand their influence Advertisement But something is shifting.
    Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 18 June 2025
  • Thus, when leaders mimic empathetic phrases without genuine feeling, teams subconsciously recoil, cementing emotional barriers.
    Sahar Andrade, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Audience noises at the NRG Stadium in Houston went from frightened gasps to applause as the descent was completed.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 June 2025
  • Things were hectic in the mall, Stain, 45, said, with lots of frightened people running to the exits.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • An officer said the man was dehydrated, confused and scared when he was rescued, according to WBZ.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
  • All small business owners suffer financially when their employees are taken or too scared to come to work.
    Billal Rahman Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

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“Shrinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinking. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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