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
In June, the administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a federal judge's order blocking mass layoffs and agency restructuring as part of the president's broader plan to downsize the government.
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Nick Mordowanec
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The controversial legislation will infuse more money into the Pentagon and border security agencies, downsize safety-net programs like Medicaid and add nearly $3.3 trillion to the deficit over a decade, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
The home decor chain closed the location earlier in 2025 as part of a broader downsizing effort.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
Public sector downsizing has left a wave of experienced professionals—from educators and social workers to administrators, program managers and humanitarian aid workers—looking for a new purpose.
—Leslye Moore, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Nick Mordowanec
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The controversial legislation will infuse more money into the Pentagon and border security agencies, downsize safety-net programs like Medicaid and add nearly $3.3 trillion to the deficit over a decade, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
The home decor chain closed the location earlier in 2025 as part of a broader downsizing effort.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
Public sector downsizing has left a wave of experienced professionals—from educators and social workers to administrators, program managers and humanitarian aid workers—looking for a new purpose.
—Leslye Moore, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for downsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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The enhanced subsidies started during the COVID-19 pandemic under the Biden administration and helped dramatically decrease the cost of premiums for these plans.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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There isn’t an income ceiling, but the percentage gradually decreases as income rises.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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