Synonyms of downsize

downsize

verb

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz 

as in to reduce

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

the company downsized its overseas operations in an attempt to cut costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduce
• decrease
• lower
• deplete
• ease
• diminish
• minimize
• cut
• dwindle
• slash
• downscale
• lessen
• dent
• abate
• compress
• knock down
• drop
• shrink
• pare
• retrench
• trim
• shorten
• de-escalate
• curtail
• condense
• prune
• truncate
• cut down
• modify
• constrict
• cut back
• contract
• whittle
• crop
• dock
• abbreviate
• deflate
• abridge
• modulate
• nick
• clip
• qualify
• moderate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• expand
• enlarge
• augment
• raise
• boost
• amplify
• escalate
• extend
• inflate
• swell
• blow up
• prolong
• add (to)
• lengthen
• dilate
• supplement
• complement
• elongate
• enhance
• aggrandize
• intensify
• distend
• heighten
• protract
• redouble

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of downsize

Dramatic reduction of air travel led to significant company downsizing and the ‘great resignation’ where many companies saw talent loss and staffing reductions. —Alex Krutz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

Earlier today, the SAG Awards nominations were downsized from a live announcement to a press release, while the Oscars extended it voting period and nominations announcement date by two days; those noms are now set for January 19. —Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025

In theory, Spotify had any number of options: raising subscription rates, cutting costs by downsizing operations, or finding ways to attract new subscribers. —Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025

Many of its rivals followed suit including Paramount Global which took this approach in order to downsize its Showtime platform. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025