SHRUNK Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

shrunk

verb

variants or shrunken

past participle of shrink

as in compressed

to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter the sweater will shrink a little when washed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in flinched

to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust shrinking back from the approaching flames

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in decreased

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of shrunk Eduardo Clarke, a top federal Health Ministry official, denied that the vaccine budget had shrunk recently. —

Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 Betz also pointed to Michigan's lower birth rates, which have shrunk the pool of 18-year-olds seeking a college education, a trend that heavily impacts small private institutions like Siena Heights. —

CBS News, 14 May 2026 By 2019, Iran's middle class had already shrunk to around 55% of the population, explained Mohammad Farzanegan, a professor of Middle Eastern economics at the University of Marburg. —

ABC News, 13 May 2026 Republicans could choose to revert to that map or take a more aggressive path, especially in the 180-member House, where the GOP’s majority has shrunk over time to 99 seats. —

Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026 If your org chart hasn't shrunk in two years, your leverage hasn't grown. —

Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Though the film funds have now finally started to flow again, the pot has been shrunk by the government from a total €700 million ($822 million) in 2025 to €610 million ($716 million) in 2026, and €500 ($585 million) earmarked for 2027. —

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 May 2026 The Idaho presence for the chain, founded in California, has shrunk to a single location. —

Michael Deeds updated May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrunk

Verb

The resulting longitudinal pre-tensioning of the whole structure compressed the joints.

— Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
That is why a hedge here makes sense while markets sit near highs, VIX remains compressed near the high teens, and investors are still leaning heavily into a handful of leadership names as the macro backdrop deteriorates.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 May 2026