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
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 pausing of lab testing comes in the wake of the dramatic downsizing of the CDC in the last year through layoffs, retirements, resignations and the nonrenewal of temporary appointments.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
The 1,500-square-foot space used to be home to a Starbucks, which closed in the fall as part of the national chain’s downsizing.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The problem could be helped by downsizing.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Still, the tiny house manages to fit the essentials for downsizing into its compact towable frame – and does so at an affordable price.
—Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Noun
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 pausing of lab testing comes in the wake of the dramatic downsizing of the CDC in the last year through layoffs, retirements, resignations and the nonrenewal of temporary appointments.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The 1,500-square-foot space used to be home to a Starbucks, which closed in the fall as part of the national chain’s downsizing.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The problem could be helped by downsizing.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Still, the tiny house manages to fit the essentials for downsizing into its compact towable frame – and does so at an affordable price.
—Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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Swierc and the American Civil Liberties Union sued Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns last September in federal court, claiming her firing was a violation of her First Amendment rights.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Bilton was named to replace Tanya Simon on Thursday, an unexpected move that also came with the firings of correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But after years of record investment by the state in such wildfire risk mitigation, two key money sources are drying up, potentially reducing the state’s annual budget for vegetation removal by hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Although reducing carbon pollution, which stays in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, is key to tackling the climate crisis, slashing methane has been seen as something of a low-hanging fruit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Fortunately, the plot machinations demand that Tova sprain her ankle early in the film, which gives the otherwise ageless Field the excuse to limp or shuffle around in a walking boot.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
Verb
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His attorney, Doug Kelley, released a statement touting successes during O'Hara's tenure, including diversifying and increasing the department's ranks, the decreasing violent crime rate and mitigating violent clashes during the immigration crackdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Some residents have raised concerns about how cutting property taxes would impact the city’s financial health by decreasing revenue.—
Tess Riski
May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The club seems willing to stick it out with Doval, whose sinker-cutter-slider combination has tantalized since the righty was closing games for the San Francisco Giants as recently as the first half of last season.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The transaction was funded with $20 million in cash at closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, accruing interest at 5% annually.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Even the late-night menus are on point; try an order of the pillowy dim sum dumplings before hitting the sack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Garrett, 30, arrives as a five-time All-Pro coming off an NFL-best 23-sack season, adding star power to a Rams team that is a favorite to win the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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