Meaning of the word shrinks in English

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shrinks

US /ʃrɪŋks/
UK /ʃrɪŋks/

Verb

becomes or makes smaller in size or amount

Example:
The sweater always shrinks when I wash it in hot water.
The company's profits shrinks due to the economic downturn.

Noun

plural of shrink (informal term for a psychiatrist or psychotherapist)

Example:
He's been seeing a couple of shrinks to help with his anxiety.
The new clinic has several experienced shrinks on staff.