DOWNSIZE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

downsize

verb

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz

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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 Functions still at the department include the agency’s research arms, though they’ve been heavily downsized. —

Alia Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 Several educators told Bridge that downsizing the School Success program would add to the challenges of rural northern Michigan students, who typically have fewer Advanced Placement courses and career tech offerings. —

CBS News, 17 June 2026 Apple's Vision Pro, which starts at $3,500, hasn't become the iPhone makers' next killer product despite hefty investment and a big marketing push, and Meta has downsized its VR ambitions this year, converting its Horizon Worlds VR platform into a Roblox-like mobile app. —

Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 16 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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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.

— Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026