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as in compressing
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the sweater will shrink a little when washed
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as in recoiling
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
shrinking back from the approaching flames
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as in decreasing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
his crush on her is likely to shrink after they start their new lives on different college campuses
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as in afraid
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as in revulsion
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as in diminishing
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Recent Examples of shrinking
Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The remains were exposed when the glacier retreated, or was melting and shrinking, revealing the human form trapped in the ice, officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
In some spots, the spit of land that holds the highway can be less than 1,000 feet from sound to sea and shrinking.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
To that point, the Berlinale head spoke about a lack of visibility not only through an increasingly tougher theatrical distribution market but also the shrinking of specialized press.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
With the labor force in traditional accounting shrinking, the company is positioning itself as a timely solution to a pressing talent gap.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Simply toss the topper, which resists pilling, fading, and shrinking, according to the brand, in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat for convenient maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
That allows chipmakers to increase the number of transistors in their processors and memories despite a general slowdown in the shrinking of transistors, which once drove Moore’s Law.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The latest aftershocks follow two earthquakes that ravaged a nation already crushed by war, poverty and shrinking aid.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The shrinking reservoir has also exposed shorelines and other areas that had been submerged only a year earlier, when water levels were higher .
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Last September, shortly after Schulman joined, Burberry fell out of the FTSE 100 index of blue chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange due to its shrinking valuation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
As one of the poorest and fastest-shrinking places in America, Alexander County — population 4,600 — leans on farmers like Williams to fund basic government services and keep teachers employed in a school district with just over 300 kids.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
When company budgets begin shrinking, sales and marketing teams must pivot quickly to find a more strategic way to boost brand loyalty and growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With boomers holding onto large homes and aging in place, younger buyers are struggling to break into a shrinking market.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
However, even opportunities within those industries appear to be shrinking.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Living semester to semester, pay shrinking, workload metastasising, cannon fodder in a departmental forever war.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
The remains were exposed when the glacier retreated, or was melting and shrinking, revealing the human form trapped in the ice, officials said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
In some spots, the spit of land that holds the highway can be less than 1,000 feet from sound to sea and shrinking.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
To that point, the Berlinale head spoke about a lack of visibility not only through an increasingly tougher theatrical distribution market but also the shrinking of specialized press.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
With the labor force in traditional accounting shrinking, the company is positioning itself as a timely solution to a pressing talent gap.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Simply toss the topper, which resists pilling, fading, and shrinking, according to the brand, in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat for convenient maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
That allows chipmakers to increase the number of transistors in their processors and memories despite a general slowdown in the shrinking of transistors, which once drove Moore’s Law.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Noun
The population is shrinking, and the region has struggled economically.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The latest aftershocks follow two earthquakes that ravaged a nation already crushed by war, poverty and shrinking aid.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The shrinking reservoir has also exposed shorelines and other areas that had been submerged only a year earlier, when water levels were higher .
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Last September, shortly after Schulman joined, Burberry fell out of the FTSE 100 index of blue chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange due to its shrinking valuation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
As one of the poorest and fastest-shrinking places in America, Alexander County — population 4,600 — leans on farmers like Williams to fund basic government services and keep teachers employed in a school district with just over 300 kids.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
When company budgets begin shrinking, sales and marketing teams must pivot quickly to find a more strategic way to boost brand loyalty and growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With boomers holding onto large homes and aging in place, younger buyers are struggling to break into a shrinking market.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
However, even opportunities within those industries appear to be shrinking.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinking
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Competition is another factor, as traditional banks and fintechs may intensify share battles, compressing margins.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet the league did not extend the overall calendar, compressing more games into the same timeframe.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And the supporters who responded to his complaints about overzealous Democrats aren’t recoiling.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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The moment was caught on camera by fans, with Bryan seen slightly recoiling after the hit.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the first fiscal quarter ended June 28, sales in Greater China were down 5 percent, with mainland China decreasing 4 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Use a Weighted Vest Weight loss requires increasing daily physical activity, decreasing daily caloric intake, or both.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When people aren’t afraid to flag phishing emails, report missteps or question suspicious behavior, organizations become more adaptive and resilient.—
Aliasgar Dohadwala,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to new research from SoFi, 44% of students and parents feel uninformed about student loans but are probably too afraid to ask questions.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s revulsion for math that contradicts his narrative.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Revelations about how bots could talk to children on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and its Meta AI assistant were met with revulsion.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ignore them, and even disciplined leaders see diminishing returns.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Waller announced his decision to retire due to his love of the game diminishing and expressed a desire to grow in the music industry.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cities also have lot size minimums constricting the number of homes that can be built, speakers said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Heipeiwa Cotton-linen Wide-leg Trousers For a more elevated look, consider these wide-leg linen trousers as a comfy alternative to constricting dress pants.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Share relevant proof that mirrors their situation, name your price without flinching, and close with one clear question.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Colorado Rapids aren’t flinching in the midst of a wild summer transfer window.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Shrinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinking. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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