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1
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
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2
as in flinched
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
shrinking back from the approaching flames
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3
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
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Recent Examples of shrunk
For companies who have shrunk their senior teams, this C-suite contraction has been driven by several factors.
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Sarah Abbott, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Staffing levels shrunk amid rising violence and a nationwide trend of high turnover rates among officers.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
But then, with victory in sight, his gearbox failed, and by the final lap his lead had shrunk to just four seconds.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
The gap from first to the rest of the field shrunk ever-so-slightly last week.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The brand stripped away the outdoor weatherproofing (since most people were using it inside), which shrunk its footprint dramatically without sacrificing power.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
All of that, the advocates said Monday, is bad news for the Colorado River, whose flows have shrunk in the face of drought and rising temperatures.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Yes, maybe Israel’s room to maneuver has shrunk in some ways, but that still seems very far from an international solution being forced upon them in Gaza, where foreign troops help pave the way for a Palestinian state or something.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Beef prices, for example, have risen dramatically in recent years as herds have shrunk amid prolonged drought.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Sarah Abbott, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Staffing levels shrunk amid rising violence and a nationwide trend of high turnover rates among officers.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
But then, with victory in sight, his gearbox failed, and by the final lap his lead had shrunk to just four seconds.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
The gap from first to the rest of the field shrunk ever-so-slightly last week.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The brand stripped away the outdoor weatherproofing (since most people were using it inside), which shrunk its footprint dramatically without sacrificing power.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
All of that, the advocates said Monday, is bad news for the Colorado River, whose flows have shrunk in the face of drought and rising temperatures.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Yes, maybe Israel’s room to maneuver has shrunk in some ways, but that still seems very far from an international solution being forced upon them in Gaza, where foreign troops help pave the way for a Palestinian state or something.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Beef prices, for example, have risen dramatically in recent years as herds have shrunk amid prolonged drought.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrunk
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Available pore space is diminished when roots fill it or the soil gets compressed as the soil particles break down over time and pack together.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The photograph of the plumbing was compressed, along with Max’s prompt, into a vector that captured its most important features.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sharen Gibson, 72, never flinched.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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But none of the band members ever flinched over the divide that formed over their pre- and post-Vheissu sound.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Without them, revenue constricted, theaters closed and staff were laid off.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the faux leather material has some give, so your foot won’t feel constricted.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Blazy, a Parisian born and bred, recoiled from the claim.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some recoiled at the launch and others quit their positions.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Measles can have serious long-term effects, including hearing loss, diminished immunity from previous infections with other viruses and pneumonia.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dillard's declined to comment for this article.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Owens’ attorney, Joshua Kolsrud, who is representing her in the criminal allegations involving Echard and, now, the Scottsdale man, declined to comment, citing her pending criminal trial, which is scheduled for January 2026.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The film will include exclusive witness testimony, expert forensic analysis, and detailed graphic reconstructions that track the moment the thieves infiltrated the museum’s perimeter and vanished with the priceless treasure.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Phil, Myrtle’s son, who lived out of state, became alarmed when a concerned neighbor later notified him that his mother had vanished.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Shrunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrunk. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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