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shrinking

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noun

shrinking

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verb

present participle of shrink
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Recent Examples of shrinking
Verb
The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue. Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 While hot water can help break down oils and grease, cold water is gentler on fabrics and helps prevent shrinking or fading, which is important for preserving the longevity of your sheets. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 Newsweek spoke to therapist and head of relationships at Paired, Aly Bullock, about why the issue is pressing for these generations, who may face shrinking social circles due to health challenges, retirement, or changes in family dynamics. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Poor performance, shrinking market share, or stagnant growth are harder to conceal, especially in an economic climate supported by a strong stock market in 2023 and continued growth in 2024. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Slower growth in China and weaker stock markets in Europe played a role in shrinking the fortunes of hundreds of billionaires. Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Technology miniaturisation is moving fast in the audio world as surface mount speakers and tiny microphones mean electronic devices are still shrinking as performance expands. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Starbucks With sales shrinking in its biggest markets, Starbucks poached Chipotle Mexican Grill star CEO Brian Niccol to turn around the coffee chain’s fortunes, replacing Laxman Narasimhan. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinking
Adjective
  • Pay attention to your customers, listen closely, and don’t be afraid to test small, strategic changes.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • While taking your room’s layout and square footage into account, don't be afraid to think outside the box: how can your sitting room function for you?
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Politicians in these countries have quietly expressed revulsion at President Donald Trump’s apparent friendliness with Vladimir Putin and willingness to make sweetheart deals at the expense of Ukraine.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
  • And its desire to more fully embrace German history goes against deep revulsion toward the Nazi past.
    Mark Sappenfield, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • To say that does not trivialize the Holocaust, as some timid folk insist.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In middle age, Didi has also become timid after being let down too much by others.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Specifically, the recoil resulting from the merger of the two black holes 10 million years ago may explain aspects of Sgr A*'s motion seen in the present day.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The recoil is enough to knock a drone off course and may cause the operator to lose sight of the target.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The crossbody bag option, meanwhile, is less constricting and makes a stylish statement piece on top of any casual outfit.
    Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But his refusal to adhere to facts isn’t constricting.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The impact of diminishing water resources will not only impact drinking water but also sanitation and hygiene, hydroelectricity, crop growth and food supply.
    Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The family is frightened, but the soldiers aren’t there to terrorize them.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Financial markets have crashed, consumers are frightened, and deals are paralyzed.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Most lawyers will be too scared of retaliation to even bring lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions.
    Ian Millhiser, Vox, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The pup, Butter, was filmed in September of last year looking scared and nervous around her new kitty sibling, keeping her distance from the feline and hiding away in her owner's arms, as if terrified of the new addition to the family.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

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