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
Under the legislation, the current CCC is immediately dissolved and downsized from five members to three, all to be appointed by the governor.
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Merchants are being forced to pay higher freight costs to receive and deliver flowers, with some seeing summertime weddings downsizing table arrangements and bouquet orders — or paying deposits at the last minute thanks to tighter budgets, according to managers interviewed.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Older Americans who are downsizing may be paying with cash, for example.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Spirit Airlines had also been downsizing its fleet and pulling routes in an attempt to get back on track.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for downsize
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Merchants are being forced to pay higher freight costs to receive and deliver flowers, with some seeing summertime weddings downsizing table arrangements and bouquet orders — or paying deposits at the last minute thanks to tighter budgets, according to managers interviewed.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Older Americans who are downsizing may be paying with cash, for example.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Spirit Airlines had also been downsizing its fleet and pulling routes in an attempt to get back on track.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for downsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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Keep your focus inward, reduce noise, and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite being a required vaccine in all states to attend public school, rates have been steadily decreasing over the last decade, CDC data shows.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Firstly, glasses with any tint, regardless of color, will decrease overall light transmission.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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