Synonyms of downsize

downsize

verb

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz 

as in to reduce

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

the company downsized its overseas operations in an attempt to cut costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduce
• decrease
• lower
• deplete
• ease
• diminish
• minimize
• cut
• dwindle
• slash
• downscale
• lessen
• dent
• abate
• compress
• knock down
• drop
• shrink
• pare
• retrench
• trim
• shorten
• de-escalate
• curtail
• condense
• prune
• truncate
• cut down
• modify
• constrict
• cut back
• contract
• whittle
• crop
• dock
• abbreviate
• deflate
• abridge
• modulate
• nick
• clip
• qualify
• moderate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• expand
• enlarge
• augment
• raise
• boost
• amplify
• escalate
• extend
• inflate
• swell
• blow up
• prolong
• add (to)
• lengthen
• dilate
• supplement
• complement
• elongate
• enhance
• aggrandize
• intensify
• distend
• heighten
• protract
• redouble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downsize

Ada County’s largest roundabout was recently downsized after highway officials observed that certain types of crashes were on the rise. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026

While those plans have since been downsized, revised and delayed, Stellantis reiterated its commitment Friday to support Belvidere-area auto employees waiting to get back to work. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Other evidence suggests that the broader increase in productivity seen since 2021 is more likely due to remote work or factors other than AI, like downsizing in sectors such as technology. — Mark Ma, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

India’s world-leading IT sector is downsizing, facing mass disruption by AI. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026