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
Wash flannel bedding in warm water with mild detergent and avoid over-drying to prevent shrinkage.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The theme of this winter at Trader Joe’s is shrinkage.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
According to Liu, this design helps overcome critical issues such as cracking and shrinkage, which commonly affect conventional hydrogels during prolonged use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Cold water helps reduce fading, shrinkage, and fiber damage compared with hot water.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The theme of this winter at Trader Joe’s is shrinkage.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
According to Liu, this design helps overcome critical issues such as cracking and shrinkage, which commonly affect conventional hydrogels during prolonged use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Cold water helps reduce fading, shrinkage, and fiber damage compared with hot water.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinkage
Noun
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Unemployment insurance claims stood at 202,000 in the week ending March 28, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week, according to Labor Department data.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the decaying physical structure, Richards highlighted a decrease in correction officer staffing levels such that people inside do not feel safe.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Construction will then move to East Belknap Street, starting May 11, through June 5, with the same lane reductions in place.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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WaterWorks provides up to $300 annually off total water and sewer bills, a reduction of about 33% for roughly 1,000 customers per year.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The rise of Kalshi and Polymarket — major players in the fast-growing world of prediction markets — could put a dent in those revenues, Lang fears.—
Todd Bookman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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There was also a large dent on the van's hood.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Estrogen decline is linked to higher total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft saw its stock fall 23% over the first quarter, more than the 7% decline of the tech-heavy NASDAQ, marking the worst quarter for its share price since 2008.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Shrinkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinkage. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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