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
Approaching real estate as a form of matchmaking, pairing buyers and sellers with homes that can genuinely hold their lives, whether that means downsizing, upsizing, or investing.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In August 2024, Dell laid off an undisclosed number of employees after downsizing its sales staff and some managerial positions.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The police and fire department employees also significant downsizing in the proposal, but spokespeople for each agency said no workers will be laid off.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The closures are part of a downsizing plan to address underperforming restaurants and declining sales.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In August 2024, Dell laid off an undisclosed number of employees after downsizing its sales staff and some managerial positions.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The police and fire department employees also significant downsizing in the proposal, but spokespeople for each agency said no workers will be laid off.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The closures are part of a downsizing plan to address underperforming restaurants and declining sales.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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The thinking, according to airport officials, is to encourage riders to use the yet-to-open Automated People Mover, also known as Skylink, and to reduce vehicle traffic around the terminals.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is a mistake that will substantially decrease America’s hard and soft power.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nearly a week into the latest Middle East conflict, Iran’s strikes in the region have decreased significantly – while US attacks on Iran continue ramping up and Israeli strikes prompt panic in southern Beirut.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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