as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the company downsized its overseas operations in an attempt to cut costs
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Recent Examples of downsize
For every downsizing announcement, there are also hiring pushes in areas tied to AI strategy.
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Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Allwood Mayflower Base House Allwood’s Mayflower Base tiny house features 117 square feet of space, which may not seem like enough to fully downsize, but offers just enough room to create an office, art studio, reading room, or workshop right in your backyard.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The Republican president has downsized his foreign policy team since his first term, eschewing the typical array of advisers at the National Security Council in favor of a core group of loyalists.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Older residents should be able to downsize securely, stay connected to their communities, or live independently without being priced out.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Allwood Mayflower Base House Allwood’s Mayflower Base tiny house features 117 square feet of space, which may not seem like enough to fully downsize, but offers just enough room to create an office, art studio, reading room, or workshop right in your backyard.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The Republican president has downsized his foreign policy team since his first term, eschewing the typical array of advisers at the National Security Council in favor of a core group of loyalists.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Older residents should be able to downsize securely, stay connected to their communities, or live independently without being priced out.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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October has seen 93 blank sailings, up from 58 in September, according to data from maritime research firm Drewry, with container capacity reduced by roughly 7 percent month over month.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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By cutting the cost and complexity of closings, the company hopes to expand access to homeownership, reduce fraud, and help smaller regional title firms compete with national giants.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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When nighttime temperatures consistently stay below 70°F in the South, the grass growth rate significantly decreases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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