shrinks

verb

Definition of shrinksnext
present tense third-person singular of shrink
1
as in compresses
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter the sweater will shrink a little when washed

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2
as in recoils
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust shrinking back from the approaching flames

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3
as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually his crush on her is likely to shrink after they start their new lives on different college campuses

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Recent Examples of shrinks With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 The multiple shrinks with the new TV deals kicking in for 2025-26. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Strategies for adapting to shifting consumer expectations resulting from technology that shrinks global distances is not the only thing that the Fourth Industrial Revolution should borrow from the Telegraph Revolution. — Robert Ginsburg, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinks
  1. diminishes
  2. vanishes
  3. collapses
  4. falls
Verb
  • Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.
    — Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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  • The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.
    — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of vanishes
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  • The next 12 months will determine whether the music industry thrives or collapses under the weight of AI.
    — Virginie Berger, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The bailiff then fires at least six shots and Butler collapses on the ground.
    — Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapses
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  • He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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