shying

verb

Definition of shyingnext
present participle of shy
as in flinching

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  1. shrinking
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  • The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.
    — Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Shying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shying. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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