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
The Lone Star State's central and eastern counties saw the most significant growth during this period, with often dramatic population shrinkage in western counties.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Obviously, there are myriad reasons for the malaise gripping the town — the lingering aftereffects of the pandemic, the industry-wide economic shrinkage, the labor unrest, the waves and waves of layoffs.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Those on treatment also experienced brain shrinkage, which is still poorly understood.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 29 Oct. 2024
The study, which was published by Imperial in July, found that the use of GLP-1 drugs may reduce cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients by as much as 18% and also slow brain shrinkage — a significant indicator of how quickly the disease will progress.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Obviously, there are myriad reasons for the malaise gripping the town — the lingering aftereffects of the pandemic, the industry-wide economic shrinkage, the labor unrest, the waves and waves of layoffs.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Those on treatment also experienced brain shrinkage, which is still poorly understood.
—Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 29 Oct. 2024
The study, which was published by Imperial in July, found that the use of GLP-1 drugs may reduce cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients by as much as 18% and also slow brain shrinkage — a significant indicator of how quickly the disease will progress.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
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For instance, the decrease in price and even physical size of core elements like batteries, processing chips and bandwidth have allowed for the creation of devices that provide previously unfathomable experiences.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, the current geopolitical situation and lessons learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine means that this reduction must be met with maintaining or even improving the capabilities of each individual British asset.David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who prioritize debt reduction as part of their digital transformation efforts ensure their organizations remain competitive in an ever-changing market.Shyam Alok, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite the enthusiasm, modular companies have yet to establish significant pipelines of projects, and few are constructing the large apartment complexes that might put a dent in the housing shortage.Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state's worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts preparing to open their slopes in the weeks ahead.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2024
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The decline may not seem like a lot, but even a small shift matters in close elections — especially in battleground states with large union memberships, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The decline in childhood vaccination rates threaten herd immunity and will ultimately allow diseases that were thought to be eradicated to reappear.Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Pinecone Drop is one of Arizona's many variations on the traditional ball drop to ring in the new year; Prescott drops a boot and Yuma used to drop a head of lettuce.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, options like money market accounts and high-yield online savings accounts have variable rates that can change anytime, allowing potential growth as rates rise but posing the risk of rate drops.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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