shrink
verb (used without object)
to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance.
will shrink
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future tenseof shrink.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Still, some tech executives have acknowledged that they think the overall workforce will shrink, while others say AI will create new jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Especially as Western birth rates continue to decline, national populations will shrink without immigration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Looking ahead, the researchers expect that suitable habitats for large mesothermic fish will shrink as global temperatures continue to rise, especially during warmer months.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
It estimates that Iran's economy will shrink by 6.1% this year.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
By the time I get home from school, my family will shrink down to Mom and us three kids.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
