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
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Wendy, if GSFC leadership is using the smaller workforce to justify the downsizing, the numbers don't add up.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Amid high-profile job cuts at major companies like Meta, Amazon and Target, many workers are undoubtedly anxious about future downsizing.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 9 images The Caladenia tiny house proves that downsizing doesn't need to mean giving up all your belongings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The downsizing of regional offices, Chakrin added, could also result in the need for contractors to perform work once held in those offices, like architectural services, engineering, and construction oversight.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The move will be a downsizing for EOG.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet those football sackings ate up 28 per cent of their wage bill savings, and came at a time when the club is still incurring the costs of its sizeable downsizing.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Canoy, a single mom of two, is selling her home and downsizing.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the holiday rush.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
School districts across the Valley are downsizing, repurposing buildings or closing schools entirely to adapt to shifting demographics.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Swenson was placed on administrative leave less than two weeks after granting The Courier Journal an extensive interview to discuss the university eliminating positions, downsizing its campuses and selling its only residence hall.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
About Precision Concepts Precision Concepts’ recent activities have indicated expansion, not downsizing.
—Desiree Mathurin
december 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
Paramount is currently downsizing, laying off about 2,000 workers (roughly 10% of its global workforce), a key part of reaching the cost-savings goal.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Start by downsizing your own digital consumption.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Madison Avenue executives generally are bracing for a potential significant downsizing in budgets as AI is deployed in areas from creative to research.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Wendy, if GSFC leadership is using the smaller workforce to justify the downsizing, the numbers don't add up.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Amid high-profile job cuts at major companies like Meta, Amazon and Target, many workers are undoubtedly anxious about future downsizing.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 9 images The Caladenia tiny house proves that downsizing doesn't need to mean giving up all your belongings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The downsizing of regional offices, Chakrin added, could also result in the need for contractors to perform work once held in those offices, like architectural services, engineering, and construction oversight.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The move will be a downsizing for EOG.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Yet those football sackings ate up 28 per cent of their wage bill savings, and came at a time when the club is still incurring the costs of its sizeable downsizing.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Canoy, a single mom of two, is selling her home and downsizing.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
View gallery - 8 images One of the more enjoyable things about covering tiny houses is seeing each country's take on the art of downsizing.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the holiday rush.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
School districts across the Valley are downsizing, repurposing buildings or closing schools entirely to adapt to shifting demographics.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Swenson was placed on administrative leave less than two weeks after granting The Courier Journal an extensive interview to discuss the university eliminating positions, downsizing its campuses and selling its only residence hall.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
About Precision Concepts Precision Concepts’ recent activities have indicated expansion, not downsizing.
—Desiree Mathurin
december 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
Paramount is currently downsizing, laying off about 2,000 workers (roughly 10% of its global workforce), a key part of reaching the cost-savings goal.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Start by downsizing your own digital consumption.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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Tony Dungy, especially like Tony Dungy himself, to say that (expressing shock at John Harbaugh’s firing).—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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So the firings of Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and the Ravens’ Harbaugh have injected some juice into a Giants search that previously threatened to cast as wide and arbitrary a net as last year’s ridiculous Jets process.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the majority of my suitcase was filled with far more practical—but equally as cool—pieces, like flattering Old Navy leggings, cozy Abercrombie sweaters, chic Bleusalt sets, and Ugg platform boots.—
Bella Gerard,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet, 30, whose film is also up for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, went for a more understated approach to his outfit, opting for an all-black outfit featuring a vest, blazer and pants tucked into boots.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For women, this meant decreasing intake to about 400 to 600 calories three days per week, while men reduced calories to around 500 to 700.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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An expensive habit with a decreasing ROI.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Set to host the Olympic and Paralympic athletics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the stadium is due to be built in the 158-acre Victoria Park, just north of central Brisbane.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hendrickson proved to be too much, and Suamataia was benched for Morris after allowing two sacks and taking two holding penalties in the second half.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s defense has recorded 12 sacks and 16 tackles for loss in the wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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