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
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Analysts and economists responded throughout the week that the economics implied by Citrini’s argument were unsound, but on Thursday, Twitter co-founder and current Block CEO Jack Dorsey stunned the market by announcing a massive 40% downsizing of his company’s ranks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Lucid Group will slash hundreds of Bay Area jobs, a downsizing ushered in by billions of dollars in red ink that has stained the electric vehicle maker’s balance sheet.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The layoffs and intentional downsizing led to a nationwide scramble as federal employees with specialized skills competed for private and nonprofit sector jobs.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The downsizing, according to the American Bankers Association, can be attributed to people’s preference for banking online or through their mobile device.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gaskills met Bryant at one of the free seminars that Steller offers around the Denver area, exploring downsizing and other preparation topics.
—Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Whether or not the downsizing of the AFCON schedule affects interest and, by extension, financial commitment from sponsors, remains to be seen.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
West Side Books, a staple of Denver’s Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Capital One is laying off another 1,139 employees at the former Discover headquarters in Riverwoods, a second wave of downsizing following the credit card giants’ megamerger last year.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
For many homeowners, the cost of downsizing or relocating has grown too expensive.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Approaching real estate as a form of matchmaking, pairing buyers and sellers with homes that can genuinely hold their lives, whether that means downsizing, upsizing, or investing.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In August 2024, Dell laid off an undisclosed number of employees after downsizing its sales staff and some managerial positions.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The police and fire department employees also significant downsizing in the proposal, but spokespeople for each agency said no workers will be laid off.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The closures are part of a downsizing plan to address underperforming restaurants and declining sales.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The analyst said the downsizing should increase its earnings power, underpinning a more constructive stance on the name.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Analysts and economists responded throughout the week that the economics implied by Citrini’s argument were unsound, but on Thursday, Twitter co-founder and current Block CEO Jack Dorsey stunned the market by announcing a massive 40% downsizing of his company’s ranks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Lucid Group will slash hundreds of Bay Area jobs, a downsizing ushered in by billions of dollars in red ink that has stained the electric vehicle maker’s balance sheet.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The layoffs and intentional downsizing led to a nationwide scramble as federal employees with specialized skills competed for private and nonprofit sector jobs.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The downsizing, according to the American Bankers Association, can be attributed to people’s preference for banking online or through their mobile device.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gaskills met Bryant at one of the free seminars that Steller offers around the Denver area, exploring downsizing and other preparation topics.
—Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Whether or not the downsizing of the AFCON schedule affects interest and, by extension, financial commitment from sponsors, remains to be seen.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
After all, downsizing your liquids is one of the easiest ways to commit to carry-on life.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
West Side Books, a staple of Denver’s Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Capital One is laying off another 1,139 employees at the former Discover headquarters in Riverwoods, a second wave of downsizing following the credit card giants’ megamerger last year.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
For many homeowners, the cost of downsizing or relocating has grown too expensive.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Approaching real estate as a form of matchmaking, pairing buyers and sellers with homes that can genuinely hold their lives, whether that means downsizing, upsizing, or investing.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In August 2024, Dell laid off an undisclosed number of employees after downsizing its sales staff and some managerial positions.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The police and fire department employees also significant downsizing in the proposal, but spokespeople for each agency said no workers will be laid off.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The closures are part of a downsizing plan to address underperforming restaurants and declining sales.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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But amid mass firings and shifting priorities, that role has waned.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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There just really simply has to be firings.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while reducing the inputs needed for lawn maintenance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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That means potentially shutting down or reducing ice time for some of its biggest stars who are playing through nagging injuries.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At a recent show the ringleader wore a red dirndl with gray knee socks and black ankle boots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Will there be boots on the ground in Iran?—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are some recent signs that HALO trading has been decreasing.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, Sleep Week brings the best mattress sales, at least partially decreasing the strain on your wallet.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s water everywhere, approach angles that punish the wrong side of the fairway, and a closing stretch with a long history of turning good rounds into cautionary tales.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In Monday’s closing arguments, Ye’s attorney, Andrew Cherlaskey, refuted reportage that his client had fallen asleep during his testimony.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Phillips, 26, finished with five sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 53 total tackles in the 2025 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jones will now look to add some depth to a New England pass rush that finished in the bottom third with 35 total sacks.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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