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
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Currently in the process of moving offices and downsizing its art collection, when GSK learned of BRAHM’s Gatewood exhibition, company officials reached out to the museum and subsequently gifted the masterpiece.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Almost universally, decisions like downsizing or program elimination, or even program redesign are framed negatively.
—Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Other employers may respond to higher wage demands by using more equipment or outsourcing or even downsizing.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
If the concern is about being able to remain in the family home, discuss modifications, downsizing options, or visits to consider a variety of senior housing communities.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Join 153 others in the comments View Comments Consumers and lawmakers in recent years have also protested companies downsizing products while simultaneously raising prices.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
But her advice for downsizing didn’t stop there.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
As Alfred Kahn wisely observed, success in the downsizing endeavor means creating an environment where the agencies themselves are no longer necessary.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Then consider downsizing from that giant table lamp to this compact version.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Currently in the process of moving offices and downsizing its art collection, when GSK learned of BRAHM’s Gatewood exhibition, company officials reached out to the museum and subsequently gifted the masterpiece.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Almost universally, decisions like downsizing or program elimination, or even program redesign are framed negatively.
—Charles L. Welch, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Other employers may respond to higher wage demands by using more equipment or outsourcing or even downsizing.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
If the concern is about being able to remain in the family home, discuss modifications, downsizing options, or visits to consider a variety of senior housing communities.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Join 153 others in the comments View Comments Consumers and lawmakers in recent years have also protested companies downsizing products while simultaneously raising prices.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
But her advice for downsizing didn’t stop there.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
As Alfred Kahn wisely observed, success in the downsizing endeavor means creating an environment where the agencies themselves are no longer necessary.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
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In today’s always-on, highly connected world in which platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor have weight with prospective employees and even clients, leaders must be mindful not to damage their reputation with what could be perceived as unfair or shady firing practices.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Worth noting, reducing gasoline prices would likely mean lower crude prices as well, which could dissuade producers from drilling at lower margins in various oilfields.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These solutions enable just-in-time production, reducing the likelihood of waste and excess inventory while improving resource efficiency.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coco Jones Coco Jones looked demure in a black mini dress, matching fur coat and knee-high boots.Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The investors claim that Macy’s real estate, including its flagship store at Herald Square in New York City, is worth up to $9 billion on the open market, nearly double Macy’s closing market value Monday of $4.7 billion.Nathaniel Meyersohn and Chris Isidore, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Passing power is readily available and the ten-speed is amenable to being flattened when trying to hit a closing gap in traffic.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gastineau set the record for the most sacks in a season in 1984 with 22.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seven sacks allowed are tied for the second-most this season, behind only the New England Patriots’ nine-sack performance on Nov. 11.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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