shrank

the sweater shrank in the wash.

his confidence shrank after the failure.

the budget shrank due to unexpected expenses.

as the deadline approached, her options shrank.

the population of the town has shrank over the years.

his interest in the project shrank after the changes.

the company's profits shrank during the recession.

her enthusiasm for the game shrank as it became more difficult.

the ice cream shrank as it melted in the sun.

over time, the distance between them shrank.