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
Net absorption, which measures occupancy growth, expanded 10% in the third quarter, by JLL’s reckoning, a turnaround from its previous shrinkage.
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Larry Light, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For tighter curls, try diffusing on low heat to maintain shape and prevent shrinkage.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Affiliate shrinkage has winnowed the Big Four’s reach down to just 82.5 million of the country’s 125 million TV homes, down from 101 million just four years ago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
Brooklinen sheets are long-lasting due to their fabric strength, next to no shrinkage and a deluxe look and feel.
Give your recipient the gift of an upscale sleep experience every night with Brooklinen sheets.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Larry Light, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For tighter curls, try diffusing on low heat to maintain shape and prevent shrinkage.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
Affiliate shrinkage has winnowed the Big Four’s reach down to just 82.5 million of the country’s 125 million TV homes, down from 101 million just four years ago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 June 2024
Brooklinen sheets are long-lasting due to their fabric strength, next to no shrinkage and a deluxe look and feel.
Give your recipient the gift of an upscale sleep experience every night with Brooklinen sheets.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
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According to TfL, ridership across the network remains at 90% of pre-pandemic levels — such a decrease may not be entirely unwelcome for the commuters who remain, given overcrowding caused frequent delays.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Keep in mind that the 2023-24 regular season averaged just under 500,000 viewers across games on ESPN and ABC, a stark decrease from the NCAA Tournament ratings.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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But the wildfires in L.A. have lent a new sense of urgency to efforts by the firefighter union, to argue that any reductions at the department could pose disastrous consequences.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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With only three of four tubes available for the next few years, there will be a 25% reduction in Penn Station access and capacity.Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Photos and videos clearly show the damage to the aircraft's fuselage, including punctures and dents, which strongly point to a strike by an air defense missile.Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the richest man in South Korea Jay Y. Lee, the Squid Game winner still doesn’t really have a dent in wealth for the top 1%.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
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Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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That compares with a bigger drop of 3.9% in November and 2.3% in October.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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During the fight, four drops from the pitcher fell on Earth, in Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar and Ujjain, which host the festival in rotation.Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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