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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The Sonoma Bottling Center will be downsized as well.
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Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Some homeowners may choose to accelerate mortgage payments, downsize to a less expensive property or explore ways to restructure their debt to avoid facing issues later.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Rather than downsizing into retirement communities, affluent buyers are investing in residences that can support them for decades, blurring the line between luxury estate and private wellness retreat.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Now, the Spanish-English Quade, once deemed a ‘must-visit’ by the mall, has been downsized and relocated to a mall kiosk.
—Alexandra Phelps
june 12, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Some homeowners may choose to accelerate mortgage payments, downsize to a less expensive property or explore ways to restructure their debt to avoid facing issues later.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Rather than downsizing into retirement communities, affluent buyers are investing in residences that can support them for decades, blurring the line between luxury estate and private wellness retreat.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Now, the Spanish-English Quade, once deemed a ‘must-visit’ by the mall, has been downsized and relocated to a mall kiosk.
—Alexandra Phelps
june 12, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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 18 Jun. 2026.
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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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