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
The main event, downsized to a sideshow.
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
After downsizing its military footprint in Europe, the United States should work to build a new bedrock for transatlantic ties focused on technology and economic cooperation.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
However, with the White House now threatening permanent cuts, federal workers who have already been hit by earlier rounds of downsizing may face another wave of disruption.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The company has also taken measures to downsize its insurance unit, which has eaten into its revenue in recent financial quarters.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
After downsizing its military footprint in Europe, the United States should work to build a new bedrock for transatlantic ties focused on technology and economic cooperation.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
However, with the White House now threatening permanent cuts, federal workers who have already been hit by earlier rounds of downsizing may face another wave of disruption.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The company has also taken measures to downsize its insurance unit, which has eaten into its revenue in recent financial quarters.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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Onboarding can be personalized based on the team and role, helping people get productive faster and reducing the need for additional training.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This means targeted improvements could significantly reduce overall pollution without an industry-wide overhaul.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, parlay bets are getting more complicated as time goes on, decreasing the chances of winning.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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In early January, the restuarant closed for two weeks to regroup after sales decreased by 37%.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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