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
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
Previously, warfare was about expensive platforms and precision strikes, driving a downsizing in military forces as countries increasingly relied on cutting-edge technology, said Blythe Crawford, former commandant of the RAF’s Air and Space Warfare Centre.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That raised concerns about layoffs in an industry that has sustained significant downsizing in recent years as viewers and advertisers migrate to streaming options and social media platforms like TikTok.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 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 poxvirus and rabies labs lost about half their prior staff, and the CDC's malaria branch was gutted even more, according to the National Public Health Coalition, an organization of former and current CDC workers that formed in the wake of the downsizing.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The poxvirus and rabies labs lost about half their prior staff, and the CDC’s malaria branch was gutted even more, according to the National Public Health Coalition, an organization of former and current CDC workers that formed in the wake of the downsizing.
—CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
For those close to retirement, consider downsizing and moving to a location with lower taxes and lower costs.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Regulatory filings have already indicated that would include layoffs and downsizing some overlapping operations.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Regulatory filings have indicated that the new ownership will be looking for ways to cut costs — including layoffs and downsizing some overlapping operations.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Siegel began downsizing during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the boxes her mother had accumulated became harder to ignore.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Office space is expensive, and the publishing industry has been downsizing for decades now, sometimes cutting staff, sometimes pushing workers to go hybrid.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Merchants are being forced to pay higher freight costs to receive and deliver flowers, with some seeing summertime weddings downsizing table arrangements and bouquet orders — or paying deposits at the last minute thanks to tighter budgets, according to managers interviewed.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Older Americans who are downsizing may be paying with cash, for example.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Previously, warfare was about expensive platforms and precision strikes, driving a downsizing in military forces as countries increasingly relied on cutting-edge technology, said Blythe Crawford, former commandant of the RAF’s Air and Space Warfare Centre.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That raised concerns about layoffs in an industry that has sustained significant downsizing in recent years as viewers and advertisers migrate to streaming options and social media platforms like TikTok.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 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 poxvirus and rabies labs lost about half their prior staff, and the CDC's malaria branch was gutted even more, according to the National Public Health Coalition, an organization of former and current CDC workers that formed in the wake of the downsizing.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The poxvirus and rabies labs lost about half their prior staff, and the CDC’s malaria branch was gutted even more, according to the National Public Health Coalition, an organization of former and current CDC workers that formed in the wake of the downsizing.
—CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The magazine, too, is a shadow of its former self, and the horrors of corporate consolidation and downsizing loom.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
For those close to retirement, consider downsizing and moving to a location with lower taxes and lower costs.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Regulatory filings have already indicated that would include layoffs and downsizing some overlapping operations.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Regulatory filings have indicated that the new ownership will be looking for ways to cut costs — including layoffs and downsizing some overlapping operations.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Siegel began downsizing during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the boxes her mother had accumulated became harder to ignore.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Office space is expensive, and the publishing industry has been downsizing for decades now, sometimes cutting staff, sometimes pushing workers to go hybrid.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Merchants are being forced to pay higher freight costs to receive and deliver flowers, with some seeing summertime weddings downsizing table arrangements and bouquet orders — or paying deposits at the last minute thanks to tighter budgets, according to managers interviewed.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Older Americans who are downsizing may be paying with cash, for example.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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Weltman’s first coaching change with Orlando was his firing of Frank Vogel in 2018 and hiring of Clifford, which took 48 days.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Pressure from the administration In recent weeks, high-profile decisions in closely-watched, controversial immigration court cases appear to have led to the firing of immigration court judges, for instance, who seemingly ruled against the wishes of the current administration.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, facilities at public parks and libraries close at nightfall, greatly reducing the number of bathrooms available.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Mayor, after arriving with his chief of staff and first deputy mayor, zipped off a pair of ankle boots and joined the men on the floor.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Fatu missed a splash in the corner, and then, Reigns hit him with a pair of clotheslines and a leaping clothesline followed by a big boot.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As recently reported through KPBS, this progress has led to rents decreasing by about 5%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Several years ago, MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred enacted changes meant to speed up the game through better pace of play, keeping the same amount of action in baseball while decreasing the time each game took to finish.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Mikel Arteta has a reputation for seeking control but in the closing stages, that was discarded in the simmering emotion of it all.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The war and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted supply chains and fractured oil availability globally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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After finishing with the second-fewest sacks in the league last season (26), the Jets certainly could use Bailey’s instant production.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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