EXCESSING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

excessing

verb

present participle of excess

as in downsizing

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Partly because of the notion that artificial intelligence was likely to contribute to downsizing, the memo ended up being widely shared across the company.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
In a world where everyone is downsizing, including car manufacturers making their engines smaller, GM has gone the opposite way.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of downsizing

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About 50 employees signed off on an email to leadership expressing concerns and providing suggestions, such as evaluating clutter and removing items like pillows that are hotspots for the insects.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The Robin offers a little more structure and can even be transformed into a clutch by removing the adjustable strap.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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But while the wider economy has come under pressure, with inflation hovering above 4% and the government trimming its economic growth forecasts, Brazil has also been an economic beneficiary of higher oil prices as a net oil exporter.

— Chloe Taylor,Thomas Da Graca Barlow, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The hair architect responsible for trimming Lawrence’s texture on Tuesday has not yet been revealed.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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Detroit's pass rush sacked Smith five times for 44 yards, two weeks after sacking the New Orleans Saints' Tyler Shough five times in an overtime victory.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The Hurricanes were constantly in the backfield, sacking CMU quarterbacks four times.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

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Now with Jane Doe recanting her claims, Carter’s attorneys have filed a notice to the judge, dismissing all claims against her — though their case against her former attorney, Buzbee, still stands.

— Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
In previous orders, Kiir has alarmed observers by dismissing important officials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of dismissing

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More experienced tradespeople are retiring, while fewer young workers are entering fields such as welding, electrical work, plumbing, advanced manufacturing, and industrial maintenance.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Of the roughly 1,100 allegations against staff members, approximately 320 resulted in an employee resigning or retiring before any final disciplinary action or termination, according to the report.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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