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
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
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In January 2024, a downsizing Groupon moved to smaller digs downtown, leaving a 300,000-square-foot hole in the onetime nexus of the Chicago tech scene.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, strategies that smaller firms have long relied on to compete are now giving them an edge as their larger counterparts adjust to downsizing.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The primary reason for recent job losses is the inability of companies to maintain internationally competitive prices in the face of high costs, leading to downsizing.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The closures are part of a larger downsizing effort by the new owners.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The move comes as Kennedy has taken far more controversial steps to reshape public health in America, including slashing vaccine research and downsizing federal health agencies.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
The New York Times reported that the charter plane company was changed at the last minute, downsizing the aircraft's weight limit.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This reflects a troubling nationwide trend in the healthcare industry of downsizing research programs in response to federal budget cuts.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
This statement comes after about 100 employees, including researchers, were fired from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s violence prevention division in August due to downsizing by HHS — less than two weeks after a shooting attacking the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In January 2024, a downsizing Groupon moved to smaller digs downtown, leaving a 300,000-square-foot hole in the onetime nexus of the Chicago tech scene.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, strategies that smaller firms have long relied on to compete are now giving them an edge as their larger counterparts adjust to downsizing.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The primary reason for recent job losses is the inability of companies to maintain internationally competitive prices in the face of high costs, leading to downsizing.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The closures are part of a larger downsizing effort by the new owners.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The move comes as Kennedy has taken far more controversial steps to reshape public health in America, including slashing vaccine research and downsizing federal health agencies.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
The New York Times reported that the charter plane company was changed at the last minute, downsizing the aircraft's weight limit.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This reflects a troubling nationwide trend in the healthcare industry of downsizing research programs in response to federal budget cuts.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Verb
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The French prime minister was widely expected to lose the motion after failing to win support from political rivals on both the right and left for 2026 budget plans aimed at reducing the country's yawning budget deficit.—
Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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At Tufts University, scientists have developed a new drug that aims to boost weight loss while also reducing the nausea, muscle loss and weight regain associated with popular GLP-1 medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After all, the President of the United States is a creature of corporate America, now leveraging his office to alter seemingly every aspect of business, through tariffs, firings (some driven by referrals from Pulte), appointments and novel legal theories.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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His firing of McEntarfer drew sharp rebuke from economists and some lawmakers.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the first fiscal quarter ended June 28, sales in Greater China were down 5 percent, with mainland China decreasing 4 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Use a Weighted Vest Weight loss requires increasing daily physical activity, decreasing daily caloric intake, or both.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Frequent flyers will go to great lengths to avoid checking their luggage, going so far as wearing their bulky hiking boots on the plane or vacuum-sealing their clothes before packing them into their carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ofeefan Long-Sleeve A-Line Ribbed-Knit Mini Dress This mini sweater dress would look cute with a cropped leather jacket and coordinating knee-high boots.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Successful as a top set-up reliever for Clase the past two seasons, Smith has struggled mightily in his closing opportunities.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Three of every 10 Chicago schools sit at least half-empty, and closing or merging them remains a political third rail.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, Philadelphia signed former Pro Bowl edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who logged 35 tackles, 17 QB hits, nine sacks, and nine tackles for loss last season with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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