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
Ebel, 50, of Charlotte, North Carolina, says he was laid off from his engineering job in November 2023 due to downsizing.
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Jennifer Liu
anuz Thapa, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Hospital executives are hinting of a second wave of layoffs as some downsize their operations while the federal government continues to close the funding spigot for health care programs in phases over the next several years.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
After all, downsizing your liquids is one of the easiest ways to commit to carry-on life.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
West Side Books, a staple of Denver’s Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Liu
anuz Thapa, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Hospital executives are hinting of a second wave of layoffs as some downsize their operations while the federal government continues to close the funding spigot for health care programs in phases over the next several years.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
After all, downsizing your liquids is one of the easiest ways to commit to carry-on life.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
West Side Books, a staple of Denver’s Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In her tenure, Colorado has taken major steps to increase price transparency, reduce hospital and prescription drug costs, and hold the health care industry accountable.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Guests can participate in coral reef restoration, ecological monitoring and other hands-on initiatives that help decrease The Nam Hai’s environmental footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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