as in reducing
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 downsizing
David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
And yet, even after the stress, the downsizing and the compromises, Giangreco still believes taking the first leap to move was worth it.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The current downsizing follows cuts of about 1,000 staffers in January in the company's Reality Labs unit, and reductions in March impacting hundreds more workers, along with the decision to shift away from third-party vendors and contractors tasked with content moderation tasks.
—Jonathan Vanian,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Pope gained responsibility for the unscripted TV business earlier this spring as part of a restructuring and downsizing, which resulted in hundreds of layoffs in the Japanese company’s entertainment business.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
This downsizing of operations at Old Trafford coincided with the most downsized season since the start of the First World War, though, and next term will be a greater test of United’s streamlined operations.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The downsizing of the district’s operations will largely fund the 5% increases, Licata said.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
But really, the company’s downsizing had been months in the making, foreshadowed by the $31 million sale of its creative office space in Santa Monica in the fall.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The availability rate is a combination of spaces that are empty and being offered directly for lease, spaces that are offered for sublease, and spaces that will soon be empty because the tenant is exiting the site or downsizing.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Those who are downsizing, upsizing, changing apartments, or swapping roommates aren't necessarily aiming to move long distances.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Not so long ago, downsizing was a no-brainer.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Both options probably involve downsizing and decluttering, Dozier said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Unlike previous downsizing efforts at Groupon, which reduced ranks at the once golden startup from more than 11,000 to less than 2,000 employees amid declining revenue and operating losses over the past decade, the company is framing the AI shift as a proactive decision.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Meta Platforms revealed plans to slash well over 600 jobs in the Bay Area, while NetApp will trim dozens more positions, as downsizing in the Bay Area tech sector continues.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
That’s why Parsons sharpened its 2026 BFA show Sunday, by making access more exclusive, downsizing from 263 participants last year to 31.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Her center-right government, which has been in power since 2023 and campaigned then on downsizing the public sector, faces a fresh election in November.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Noun
Bloomingdale’s is capitalizing on the bankruptcy and downsizing of Saks Global.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
And yet, even after the stress, the downsizing and the compromises, Giangreco still believes taking the first leap to move was worth it.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The current downsizing follows cuts of about 1,000 staffers in January in the company's Reality Labs unit, and reductions in March impacting hundreds more workers, along with the decision to shift away from third-party vendors and contractors tasked with content moderation tasks.
—Jonathan Vanian,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Pope gained responsibility for the unscripted TV business earlier this spring as part of a restructuring and downsizing, which resulted in hundreds of layoffs in the Japanese company’s entertainment business.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
This downsizing of operations at Old Trafford coincided with the most downsized season since the start of the First World War, though, and next term will be a greater test of United’s streamlined operations.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The downsizing of the district’s operations will largely fund the 5% increases, Licata said.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
But really, the company’s downsizing had been months in the making, foreshadowed by the $31 million sale of its creative office space in Santa Monica in the fall.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The availability rate is a combination of spaces that are empty and being offered directly for lease, spaces that are offered for sublease, and spaces that will soon be empty because the tenant is exiting the site or downsizing.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the workers who survive downsizing efforts aren’t looking at a future full of perks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Those who are downsizing, upsizing, changing apartments, or swapping roommates aren't necessarily aiming to move long distances.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Not so long ago, downsizing was a no-brainer.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Both options probably involve downsizing and decluttering, Dozier said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Unlike previous downsizing efforts at Groupon, which reduced ranks at the once golden startup from more than 11,000 to less than 2,000 employees amid declining revenue and operating losses over the past decade, the company is framing the AI shift as a proactive decision.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Meta Platforms revealed plans to slash well over 600 jobs in the Bay Area, while NetApp will trim dozens more positions, as downsizing in the Bay Area tech sector continues.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
That’s why Parsons sharpened its 2026 BFA show Sunday, by making access more exclusive, downsizing from 263 participants last year to 31.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Her center-right government, which has been in power since 2023 and campaigned then on downsizing the public sector, faces a fresh election in November.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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Pelley heard those comments, evidently for the first time, during his emotional first interview after the firing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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In this particular moment, this summer, there has been a severe rupture, and that's partly because of the way that these firings were carried out.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The price tag comes from the California State Auditor’s report that was issued last fall, which found that maintaining similar telework policies could potentially save $225 million annually by reducing the government’s office space footprint.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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An April 2026 analysis identified 446 hospitals across 44 states at high risk of closing or reducing services because of Medicaid funding cuts.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Masks, gloves, boots and medications were initially all in short supply.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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To boot, SpaceX is no longer incorporated in Delaware, the state whose court struck down the Tesla package.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Over time, the theory goes, this will disrupt the reproduction cycle, thereby increasing competition and decreasing the overall population.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 360 shares of DOV, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to about 2% from 3%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Prosecutor urges jurors to focus on victim During its closing argument, the state pressed jurors to center their attention on the young life cut short.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Tarrant County Homebuyer Assistance Program For buyers looking outside Fort Worth proper, Tarrant County offers its own down payment and closing-cost assistance program.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Last season, Garrett amassed an NFL season-record 23 sacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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His raw talent yielded him five sacks — tied for most on the team.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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