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
After King took over for Martinez in mid-June, CPS has already chipped away at the district’s budget gap through finding efficiencies — cutting hundreds of custodians, ending hot lunch programs, eliminating crossing guard positions and downsizing staff at the district’s central office.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Bryant, the Rustic Interiors co-owner, said the business is in the process of downsizing and moving into the Uptown Boutique store at 642 Main St. as two separate businesses in one store.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The launch of a new publication in Los Angeles comes as its signature daily, the Los Angeles Times, has struggled, with downsizing of staff and revenue losses.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Approximately $8 billion worth of climate tech projects in the U.S. have been downsized or cancelled in 2025 as China and Europe continue to expand cooperation in the field.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Bryant, the Rustic Interiors co-owner, said the business is in the process of downsizing and moving into the Uptown Boutique store at 642 Main St. as two separate businesses in one store.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The launch of a new publication in Los Angeles comes as its signature daily, the Los Angeles Times, has struggled, with downsizing of staff and revenue losses.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Approximately $8 billion worth of climate tech projects in the U.S. have been downsized or cancelled in 2025 as China and Europe continue to expand cooperation in the field.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Judge Kevin McDonough reduced Dennis' bond to $20,000.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The vertical design helps minimize the risk of injury from RSI and reduces muscle tension in the arm for more comfort throughout the working day.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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Gross profit decreased 12% compared to last year's second quarter end, Kodak disclosed, and its cash balance sits at $155 million, marking a loss of just under 23% since the end of December.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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