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as in compresses
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 recoils
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
shrinking back from the approaching flames
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as in decreases
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 shrinks
Kansas City’s win shrinks the second tier Major shakeups happened among second-tier contenders this week.
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Scott Phillips, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Wood shrinks over time, subfloors shift, and nails pop or detach.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
That distance shrinks to about 350 miles for smaller storms.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Autonomy shrinks as people feel controlled by rising expectations.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Install tree trunk protectors now, especially on young fruit trees, since rodents who nibble on bark will soon be considering this activity as their food supply shrinks with the onset of cooler weather.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Lower rates can stimulate the economy in a way that shrinks unemployment, but may allow inflation to run unchecked.
—Drew O'Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Its collapsible pole shrinks down to just 25 inches, making storage simple, while the durable design makes tackling tough messes easier than ever.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Her goal with the company is to provide performance opportunities for local professional opera singers who have seen their work dwindle as the industry shrinks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Scott Phillips, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Wood shrinks over time, subfloors shift, and nails pop or detach.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
That distance shrinks to about 350 miles for smaller storms.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Autonomy shrinks as people feel controlled by rising expectations.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Install tree trunk protectors now, especially on young fruit trees, since rodents who nibble on bark will soon be considering this activity as their food supply shrinks with the onset of cooler weather.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Lower rates can stimulate the economy in a way that shrinks unemployment, but may allow inflation to run unchecked.
—Drew O'Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Its collapsible pole shrinks down to just 25 inches, making storage simple, while the durable design makes tackling tough messes easier than ever.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Her goal with the company is to provide performance opportunities for local professional opera singers who have seen their work dwindle as the industry shrinks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinks
Verb
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Today's market compresses product life cycles down to quarters rather than years.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In Pina and Martínez Lobato’s typical fleet fashion, the show compresses into its first six minutes the many extraordinary events of 22-year-old Max Varela’s (Pau Simón) life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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If Weiler’s construction provides the opportunity to see a series of fine actors at work with delicate tête-à-têtes, the neatness of the structure constricts some of the feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bingo momentarily flinches, and Atlas rolls onto his back in response.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Months later, Anderson, 50, still avoids crowds, doesn’t go out after dark and flinches when the doorbell rings.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cooler and longer Fall nights allow the earth to cool to its dew point, which is when water condenses into droplets.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The New York Mets’ and Detroit Tigers’ collapses.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Moments later, Young collapses.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Shrinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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