downsizes

Definition of downsizesnext
present tense third-person singular of downsize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of downsizes The movie follows Lee Byung-hun (Squid Game) as Yoo Man-su, a man who is fired from his job at a paper manufacturing company after an American company buys out his company and downsizes. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 His loving, pragmatic wife, Mi-ri (Son Ye-jin), gamely downsizes their middle-class life to fit their new reality — but her resoluteness only exacerbates his despair. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizes
Verb
  • This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
  • At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026

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“Downsizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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