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
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
The latest job cuts are part of an ongoing move toward corporate efficiency and cost-cutting measures, and are in line with similar downsizing at rival media companies in Hollywood after the end of the Peak TV era and the impact of the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
What initially seems to be a satire about corporate downsizing evolves into a kind of scheming caper romp, before downshifting into something that feels more horror-comedy structured.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
This decision was made due to companywide downsizing, according to Joe Kave, vice president and general counsel.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In April, Hammacher Schlemmer laid off nearly a dozen employees, according to John Gagliardi, the company’s creative manager of 18 years, who was let go during the downsizing.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The surge in layoffs in 2025 is due to a mix of government downsizing, corporate restructuring and the growing effects of artificial intelligence.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee and Chicago is downsizing − which includes selling its headquarters.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Talk of downsizing and salary cuts is common.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
While headlines have focused on delays and downsizing across some of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 gigaprojects, new data shows the kingdom is still awarding contracts for them.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
After downsizing its military footprint in Europe, the United States should work to build a new bedrock for transatlantic ties focused on technology and economic cooperation.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
However, with the White House now threatening permanent cuts, federal workers who have already been hit by earlier rounds of downsizing may face another wave of disruption.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Demand tailwinds for office overall continue, as company downsizing rates are stabilizing.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
First, people are downsizing, says Kuhn.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The latest job cuts are part of an ongoing move toward corporate efficiency and cost-cutting measures, and are in line with similar downsizing at rival media companies in Hollywood after the end of the Peak TV era and the impact of the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
What initially seems to be a satire about corporate downsizing evolves into a kind of scheming caper romp, before downshifting into something that feels more horror-comedy structured.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
This decision was made due to companywide downsizing, according to Joe Kave, vice president and general counsel.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In April, Hammacher Schlemmer laid off nearly a dozen employees, according to John Gagliardi, the company’s creative manager of 18 years, who was let go during the downsizing.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The surge in layoffs in 2025 is due to a mix of government downsizing, corporate restructuring and the growing effects of artificial intelligence.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Raises aren’t even necessarily off the table at organizations that are downsizing, according to some experts.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee and Chicago is downsizing − which includes selling its headquarters.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Talk of downsizing and salary cuts is common.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
While headlines have focused on delays and downsizing across some of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 gigaprojects, new data shows the kingdom is still awarding contracts for them.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
After downsizing its military footprint in Europe, the United States should work to build a new bedrock for transatlantic ties focused on technology and economic cooperation.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
However, with the White House now threatening permanent cuts, federal workers who have already been hit by earlier rounds of downsizing may face another wave of disruption.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Demand tailwinds for office overall continue, as company downsizing rates are stabilizing.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
First, people are downsizing, says Kuhn.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Verb
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The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the school did not give Lea 180 days notice of her firing, as outlined in her employment agreement, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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His firing is the latest sign that the easy times for US CEOs are quickly drawing to a close.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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High pressure will build in behind the storm, resulting in dry weather and decreasing winds.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, parlay bets are getting more complicated as time goes on, decreasing the chances of winning.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots that laid neatly next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In his closing remarks on Friday, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged member states to work together and arrive at an accord over the next year.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since the April 2022 closing of the $43 billion merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, investors have been dragged into the muck.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the football, edge rusher Brian Burns continued his excellent play with two sacks and three tackles for loss.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Three plays after the break, Texans QB CJ Stroud threw an interception to set up a quick Seahawks field goal before a sack, forced fumble and fumble return touchdown – all from Houston pass rusher Will Anderson – cut Seattle’s lead to five.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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