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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Fong says that could lead to changes in businesses’ cost structures, such as downsizing operations and laying off workers.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Shift from Defense to Offense Most leaders, teams, and organizations react to uncertainty by playing defense—cutting budgets, downsizing, and delaying decisions.
—Cicely Simpson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The ruling puts on hold a lower court judge's order that had mandated the reinstatement of more than 16,000 probationary workers, as legal challenges to the administration's downsizing plan continue to play out in the courts.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Protesters carried signs opposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare, demanding protections for immigrants and civil rights, and condemning federal downsizing efforts led by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Details of the budget proposal should reveal whether the Pentagon, and particularly the Space Force, will prevail in a climate of government downsizing.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
The downsizing pain in Hartford isn’t over, with more tenants expected to give up space in the year ahead, further pushing down occupancy levels.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
White House officials are now reviewing the downsizing plans, a move expected to result in the mass firing of thousands of government workers within the coming weeks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Fong says that could lead to changes in businesses’ cost structures, such as downsizing operations and laying off workers.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Shift from Defense to Offense Most leaders, teams, and organizations react to uncertainty by playing defense—cutting budgets, downsizing, and delaying decisions.
—Cicely Simpson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The ruling puts on hold a lower court judge's order that had mandated the reinstatement of more than 16,000 probationary workers, as legal challenges to the administration's downsizing plan continue to play out in the courts.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Protesters carried signs opposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare, demanding protections for immigrants and civil rights, and condemning federal downsizing efforts led by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Details of the budget proposal should reveal whether the Pentagon, and particularly the Space Force, will prevail in a climate of government downsizing.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
The downsizing pain in Hartford isn’t over, with more tenants expected to give up space in the year ahead, further pushing down occupancy levels.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
White House officials are now reviewing the downsizing plans, a move expected to result in the mass firing of thousands of government workers within the coming weeks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Verb
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The firings come as Bondi and the agency have come under fire for not releasing any further information on the department’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Supported Trump firing of more than a dozen inspectors general.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The acclaimed producer broke the news to his fans on Wednesday (July 23) by way of an Instagram post which featured an image of him in a wheelchair and an orthopedic boot.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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In Orlando, the Swift figure is outfitted in a black sequined Roberto Cavalli catsuit, which has red snake embellishments, plus black boots.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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Goldman sits about 2% off its all-time closing high of nearly $724 a share on July 3.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Wilkins added 17 tackles, two sacks and six quarterback hits during his brief tenure in Las Vegas.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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With 10 years in the bag, Hicks walks away from the game with 952 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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