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
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
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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
Robert finally hands over control of Downton to his daughter Mary and starts the process of downsizing.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Verb
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The confirmation came just two days before the Fed is expected to vote on reducing its key interest rate.—
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Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Patel is also set to face questions on a host of other issues during his tenure at the FBI, including the firing of three senior agents who sued for reinstatement last week.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cook sued over the firing, being granted a temporary restraining order by Judge Jia Cobb last week.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Husband Jeff, meanwhile, stuck to his own formula of chinos, polos, and brown desert boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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His first action in the game was a shoulder drop that saw his boot taken off by a Forest defender who just couldn’t get close enough to him.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buoyed by those gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite secured new closing highs, with the former exceeding the 6,600 level for the first time.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, grosses had already been trending down ahead of the closing notice amid mixed to negative word-of-mouth about Porter’s performance.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The senior finished with three sacks, 11 tackles, two quarterback hurries and one pass deflection to help lead Menlo to a 35-0 victory on the road over Branham.—
Darren Sabedra,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Burrow at quarterback, the dynamic wide receiver pairing of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and a defense led by last year’s sack leader Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals looked primed to make a deep playoff run.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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