shrinking
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- n process or result of becoming less or smaller
- n the act of becoming less
- v wither, as with a loss of moisture
- v draw back, as with fear or pain
- v reduce in size; reduce physically
- v become smaller or draw together
- v decrease in size, range, or extent
- The recession faded in the spring with economic activity shrinking at a pace of just 0.
- I wrote a column earlier this year about the incredible shrinking federal deficit.