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downscaling

verb

present participle of downscale
as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent the poor economy forced the plant to downscale production

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Recent Examples of downscaling While most broadcasters are downscaling, Arte still harbours large ambitions. — John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downscaling
  1. reducing
  2. decreasing
Verb
  • The companies say expanding domestic recycling and processing could strengthen battery supply chains while reducing dependence on virgin critical minerals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Still others are addressing problematic supply chains—recovering and recycling scarce materials, reducing waste, improving traceability, and helping farmers and other suppliers earn a more sustainable living.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of reducing
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  • The flashing yellow phase at the traffic signal is also meant to help with traffic flow and reduce emissions by decreasing wait times at the light.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In addition, this development shows that behind-the-scenes diplomacy can still be effective, even in an atmosphere of decreasing trust among allies.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of decreasing

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“Downscaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downscaling. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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