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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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Recent Examples of shrinking
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The bigger obstacles are the shrinking of the federal forest workforce over the past two decades, the low commercial value of the small trees and brush that need to be removed, and the lack of contractors, processing facilities and markets for low-value wood.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
The simplest single-layer crust requires a bit of know-how and finesse to prevent shrinking, slumping, toughness, or worst of all, sogginess.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
In contrast, states with shrinking industries or out-migration trends have seen hours stagnate or fall.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
By shrinking both the size and expense of drilling, Dig hopes to open the market for geothermal heat pumps to homes and businesses everywhere.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
But if inflation stays elevated and the Fed holds—or lifts—rates to fight it, those future cash flows get discounted at a higher rate, shrinking today’s value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 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
Adjective
The industry is in a precarious place right now because of the contraction and the shrinking of the industry — less product, less money to go around — so that especially affects indies.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The bigger obstacles are the shrinking of the federal forest workforce over the past two decades, the low commercial value of the small trees and brush that need to be removed, and the lack of contractors, processing facilities and markets for low-value wood.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
The simplest single-layer crust requires a bit of know-how and finesse to prevent shrinking, slumping, toughness, or worst of all, sogginess.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
However, cotton is prone to shrinking and fading in the wash.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
In contrast, states with shrinking industries or out-migration trends have seen hours stagnate or fall.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
By shrinking both the size and expense of drilling, Dig hopes to open the market for geothermal heat pumps to homes and businesses everywhere.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
But if inflation stays elevated and the Fed holds—or lifts—rates to fight it, those future cash flows get discounted at a higher rate, shrinking today’s value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 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
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
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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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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 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
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Barely any other media in recent times has given me an instant shock of glee or revulsion like this absurd anarcho-cartoon being stretched and squeezed to its most grotesque and wholesome clickbait limits.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ann Lee’s impoverished childhood in Manchester is spent dreaming of service to God while feeling revulsion at the physical facts of life.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 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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The silhouette of Gomez’s dress was formfitting without being constricting, emphasizing slight movement and fabric mobility.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Your stronger body will give you the confidence that comes from moving without flinching.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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“Shrinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinking. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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