shrank

[ shrangk ]

verb

1. a simple past tense of shrink.

shrank

/ ʃræŋk /

verb

1. a past tense of shrink

Example Sentences

He called global warming a hoax, pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, shrank national monuments and appointed Environmental Protection Agency administrators who helped polluters at the expense of public health.

From Los Angeles Times

This time, that lead shrank to just 11 points.

From BBC

According to PBS, that number shrank after the September debate, as potential voters, women in particular, learned more about Harris, especially over the abortion rights issue.

From Salon

As profits from exports shrank, so did foreign currency reserves.

From BBC

His world, small to begin with, shrank by two when his parents left his life.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decrease
• diminish
• drop off
• dwindle
• fall off
• lessen
• narrow
• reduce
• shorten
• shrivel
• wane
• weaken
• wither