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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shrinks

/ʃrɪŋks/ verb · British & US
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What does shrinks mean?

verb

to become or make something smaller in size or amount, or to cause someone to feel less confident or less able to cope with a situation.

Example

"The heat shrinks the plastic, making it brittle and prone to cracking."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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