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
Trump’s efforts to downsize the federal government also roiled the capital region, costing thousands of people their jobs.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
The Hotchkis family has been downsizing its real estate holdings over the past year.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Functions still at the department include the agency’s research arms, though they’ve been heavily downsized.
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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.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
The Hotchkis family has been downsizing its real estate holdings over the past year.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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This significantly minimizes cybersecurity risks by decreasing the number of outside players that may have access to the data through cloud or hardware infrastructure.
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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