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
Still, the tiny house manages to fit the essentials for downsizing into its compact towable frame – and does so at an affordable price.
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Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The news division shuttered in 2023 amid downsizing.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Right now, the district is undergoing a major downsizing effort, which includes closing schools and laying off hundreds of employees, due to declining enrollment.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
After the war, though, the Canadian Navy needed to downsize, and Onassis bought it for $34,000, which was the scrap value at the time.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The news division shuttered in 2023 amid downsizing.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Right now, the district is undergoing a major downsizing effort, which includes closing schools and laying off hundreds of employees, due to declining enrollment.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
After the war, though, the Canadian Navy needed to downsize, and Onassis bought it for $34,000, which was the scrap value at the time.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Earlier that year, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a sweeping climate change bill with an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030, 70% by 2040, and to achieve economy-wide net-zero levels by 2050.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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For example, Social Security retirement benefits could decrease and pensions could stay the same.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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As more time passes from the peak of the solar cycle, auroral activity will decrease.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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