downsize
verb
down·size
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz 
downsized; downsizing; downsizes
1
: to reduce in size
especially
: to design or produce in smaller size
2
: to fire (employees) for the purpose of downsizing a business
: to undergo a reduction in size
Examples of downsize in a Sentence
They have downsized the car's engine in the new model.
The company is planning to downsize next year.
The company will be downsized next year.
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Meanwhile, some homeowners who are facing life issues such as divorce, retirement or needing to upsize or downsize their homes might choose to have the property sit longer on the market.
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Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Between layoffs in nonprofits and government, and downsizing for corporations affected by tariffs or other factors, hiring is slowing noticeably.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
This year, Vance downsized from three homes to two, moving into the vice presidential mansion and pocketing $1.9 million from selling a Virginia property in March.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In the 10 years since, the school lost its co-founder and downsized its offerings, all while maintaining publicly its financial stability.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Between layoffs in nonprofits and government, and downsizing for corporations affected by tariffs or other factors, hiring is slowing noticeably.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
This year, Vance downsized from three homes to two, moving into the vice presidential mansion and pocketing $1.9 million from selling a Virginia property in March.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In the 10 years since, the school lost its co-founder and downsized its offerings, all while maintaining publicly its financial stability.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downsize
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downsize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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downsize
verb
down·size
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz
: to reduce in size
the company downsized its staff to cut costs
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