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verb

ˈdau̇n-ˌskāl How to pronounce downscale (audio)
Definition of downscalenext
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent the poor economy forced the plant to downscale production

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adjective

as in down-market

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Recent Examples of downscale
Verb
Yet several cities have needed to downscale their plans, particularly around official fan festivals. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 The initial targets were appropriately bullish, but the first-quarter tariff panic drove most strategists to downscale their forecasts near the low. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Becket grew up poor, in downscale Belleville, NJ (his mother was kicked to the curb after getting pregnant out of wedlock). — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026 Lebowitz recalled that Navarro bought and renovated a three-story building in one of Cambridge’s more downscale neighborhoods. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for downscale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downscale
  1. reduce
  2. down-market
  3. decrease
  4. working-class
  5. poor
Verb
  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of reduce
Adjective
  • Consistent cash flow gives you the liquidity to pivot, reinvest in down-market opportunities or simply fund your current lifestyle without touching your principal.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • As the latter became emblematic of comfort and success, the former came to be seen as down-market or second-class.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of down-market
Verb
  • Doing so would inevitably raise the price of the shoes, and the performance-to-value ratio that’s such a big appeal now would decrease.
    — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • As traffic in the waterway decreases, the oil market is facing the same squeeze that has taken millions of barrels offline per day since March.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of decrease
Adjective
  • Analysts say that Burnham's upbringing and experience as mayor have influenced his politics and could help Labour win back working-class voters who have shifted toward right-wing parties in recent years.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • According to reporting by the Bangor Daily News, Platner became a candidate after local union leaders reached out to him in July 2025 as someone likely to appeal to the state’s working-class voters.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of working-class
Adjective
  • Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of poor

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“Downscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downscale. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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