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 of immigration judges in February as part of the administration’s cost cutting DOGE program added to the backlog strain.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
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Kennedy's firing and replacing the entire slate of advisers shifts the fundamental purpose of the group, says Schwartz.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Noun
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But sometimes the simplest, easiest and most lucrative option is staying put and figuring out strategies right in front of your eyes that can save you the stress of job hopping and boost your annual salary to boot.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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That means this is a great all-in-one solution to upgrade an older TV to 2025 streaming specs, with better sound to boot.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The storm delivered around two months' worth of rain to Chapel Hill, Durham, and the surrounding area, closing roads, stranding residents and causing wide flooding.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The closing was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last August, but a specific date wasn't shared until June.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In their last three college games, Fiske and Verse combined for 9 1/2 sacks — the Fujiwhara effect.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In fact, after 13 games in 2022, Wyatt had just three pressures, no sacks and no quarterback hits.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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