as in to reduce
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 downsize
In the end, Smokey Bones will downsize to just 15 locations left.
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Claire Grant, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Thousands of people offered suggestions, such as only grocery shopping online to avoid in-store temptation, downsizing, and getting a second job outside a normal nine-to-five.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 29 June 2025
The administration is already defending itself in more than 400 challenges to Trump’s sweeping efforts to downsize and reshape the federal government, swiftly deport migrants, end diversity initiatives, impose tariffs and go after adversaries.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The brothers have brought over recipes from their family bakery in Turkey and downsized each pastry, from chocolate éclairs to cream buns, into bite-size portions.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Claire Grant, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Thousands of people offered suggestions, such as only grocery shopping online to avoid in-store temptation, downsizing, and getting a second job outside a normal nine-to-five.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 29 June 2025
The administration is already defending itself in more than 400 challenges to Trump’s sweeping efforts to downsize and reshape the federal government, swiftly deport migrants, end diversity initiatives, impose tariffs and go after adversaries.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The brothers have brought over recipes from their family bakery in Turkey and downsized each pastry, from chocolate éclairs to cream buns, into bite-size portions.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsize
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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This, together with a higher standard deduction, reduced the number of taxpayers who itemize deductions.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Following Monday's trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 220 shares of GS, decreasing its weighting to about 4.35% from about 4.75%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Revenue has remained relatively stagnant, decreasing slightly from $153 million to $152 million over the past year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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