100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "shrink"

Definition

Shrink (verb): To become smaller in size, amount, or value; to reduce or diminish.

Synonyms

• Contract
• Diminish
• Decrease
• Reduce
• Lessen
• Attenuate
• Abate
• Wane
• Compress
• Narrow

Antonyms

• Expand
• Grow
• Increase
• Enlarge
• Amplify
• Widen
• Augment
• Proliferate
• Extend
• Spread

Examples

1. The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
2. Over time, the ice cubes will shrink as they melt.
3. His confidence seemed to shrink after the criticism.
4. The company's profits began to shrink due to increased competition.
5. If you leave dough out, it may shrink as it dries.
6. The budget is expected to shrink next quarter.
7. As temperatures drop, the metal will shrink slightly.
8. The balloon will shrink if you don't keep it inflated.
9. She watched her savings shrink after unexpected expenses.
10. The fabric will shrink if it is not pre-washed.
11. His influence in the organization began to shrink over time.
12. The population of that species tends to shrink in polluted environments.
13. They decided to shrink their workforce to cut costs.
14. The puddle will shrink as the sun comes out.
15. My enthusiasm for the project started to shrink with each setback.
16. The ice sculpture will shrink as it melts in the heat.
17. Her chances of winning seemed to shrink after the last performance.
18. The shirt will shrink if you dry it on high heat.
19. As the storm passed, the floodwaters began to shrink.
20. The once vibrant colors of the painting started to shrink with age.
21. If you do not water the plants, they will shrink and wilt.
22. The savings account will shrink if you keep withdrawing money.
23. The contract terms began to shrink as negotiations continued.
24. His patience began to shrink with each interruption.
25. The foam will shrink as it cools down.
26. The distance between the two cities seems to shrink with each new road built.
27. They noticed how the icebergs shrink due to climate change.
28. The audience's excitement began to shrink as the show dragged on.
29. The size of the image will shrink if you reduce the resolution.
30. Her interest in the topic began to shrink after the lecture.
31. The once large library has seen its collection shrink over the years.
32. His smile seemed to shrink when he received the bad news.
33. The noise from the street will shrink once the construction is complete.
34. The fabric will shrink when washed in hot water.
35. The problem didn't seem to shrink despite his efforts to manage it.
36. The company's market share began to shrink after the new competitor entered.
37. As the deadline approached, her options began to shrink.
38. The tree's branches shrink during the dry season.
39. If you fold it incorrectly, the paper will shrink in size.
40. The demand for the product began to shrink in the off-season.
41. With the new policies, the budget is expected to shrink significantly.
42. The fog began to shrink as the sun rose.
43. His willingness to compromise started to shrink after the negotiation.
44. The tension in the room began to shrink when they agreed on terms.
45. As they lost weight, their clothes began to shrink on them.
46. The film's box office numbers started to shrink after the opening weekend.
47. The size of the team will shrink by the end of the season.
48. The ice cream will shrink if left out in the heat too long.
49. Their chances of success seemed to shrink as time moved on.
50. The interest in the event began to shrink as the date approached.
51. The plant will shrink without enough sunlight.
52. The software update caused the file size to shrink dramatically.
53. His fears began to shrink once he was well-prepared.
54. The chances of rain will shrink as the day progresses.
55. She watched the balloon shrink as the air slowly escaped.
56. The ice will shrink and change shape as it melts.
57. The stress of the situation began to shrink after they found a solution.
58. His interest in the game started to shrink when he lost.
59. The community began to shrink after the factory closed.
60. As the book's popularity declined, its print run began to shrink.
61. The distance between them seemed to shrink as they talked more.
62. The sweater will shrink if you put it in the dryer.
63. The cost of living seems to shrink in smaller towns.
64. The view from the mountaintop will shrink as the fog rolls in.
65. The number of participants began to shrink as the deadline approached.
66. The ice cream cone will shrink in the heat if not eaten quickly.
67. His frustration began to shrink as he learned more about the topic.
68. The size of the crowd began to shrink after the concert ended.
69. The company's workforce will shrink as automation increases.
70. Her excitement for the project started to shrink when faced with challenges.
71. The cake will shrink as it cools.
72. The supply of that product began to shrink due to increased demand.
73. The number of options available will shrink as the deadline nears.
74. The fabric will shrink if it is washed in the wrong cycle.
75. The number of attendees will shrink if the weather is bad.
76. The ice in the glass will shrink as it melts away.
77. His patience began to shrink with each passing minute.
78. The size of the committee is expected to shrink after the review.
79. The chocolate will shrink as it cools.
80. The demand for the new gadget will likely shrink after the initial release.
81. The pile of laundry will only shrink if you start doing it.
82. His optimism seemed to shrink after hearing the news.
83. The budget is expected to shrink due to recent cuts.
84. The team's morale began to shrink after a series of losses.
85. The ice sculpture will shrink as it is displayed outdoors.
86. The value of the stock began to shrink after the announcement.
87. The population of the town has started to shrink over the years.
88. The noise from the crowd began to shrink as the show ended.
89. The area of the garden will shrink if you don't maintain it well.
90. As they spoke, the tension seemed to shrink between them.
91. The interest in the project will shrink if no results are seen.
92. The fabric will shrink if exposed to high temperatures.
93. The ice will shrink under the warm sun.
94. Their savings began to shrink due to rising expenses.
95. The size of the project will shrink if funding does not increase.
96. The crowd will shrink once the event is over.
97. The amount of ice in the glass will shrink as it melts.
98. The enthusiasm for the event began to shrink when it was postponed.
99. The fabric's ability to shrink can be altered by how it's treated.
100. The distance between them seemed to shrink as they spent more time together.