as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
she knew that her diet was working by the striking shrinkage of her waist
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Recent Examples of shrinkage
But the shrinkage of the conference was visible with less than half the number of delegates compared to COP28 in Dubai last year which logged an attendance of over 83,000 delegates.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Even accounting for her curls’ shrinkage, her hair only grew about an inch.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2025
In most cases, shrinkage can be reversed once the drugs are stopped.17
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT): TRT is commonly used to treat male hypogonadism.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
And then there is a government shrinkage team, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whose goals are wildly ambitious, to put it mildly.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Even accounting for her curls’ shrinkage, her hair only grew about an inch.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2025
In most cases, shrinkage can be reversed once the drugs are stopped.17
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT): TRT is commonly used to treat male hypogonadism.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
And then there is a government shrinkage team, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, whose goals are wildly ambitious, to put it mildly.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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The former saw sales fall 4.6 percent, while the latter saw a decrease of 3 percent.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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That figure, according to the bureau, includes monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts and other consumer relief.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Of the 2,400 homes currently listed for sale on Zillow, 426 have seen a price reduction.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now, tariff threats look to be putting a dent in the economic outlook of consumers and businesses.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Seven cans of tomatoes had large dents, some in the mid-seam of the cans. Utensils and other kitchenware were stored in a cabinet with the facility’s breaker box.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Why Leaders Are Resigning: The Three Critical Factors Erosion Of Trust in Leadership The report shows that only 29% of employees trust their immediate managers—a dramatic decline.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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