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
Ari Levy,kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
At the same time, consumers are also downsizing, analysts said, in response to prices that are still high by historical standards.
—Jim Henry, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Stay informed about trends, such as corporations downsizing their office spaces or small businesses seeking cost-effective workspaces.
—Jason Anderson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
If so, consider downsizing to a less-expensive home that better meets your needs in retirement.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
While trailing Nvidia, Broadcom has still positioned itself for hefty growth at a time that former chip titan Intel is downsizing and restructuring.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
As Nvidia has reported revenue growth of at least 94% for the past six quarters, Intel has been forced into downsizing mode.
—Ari Levy,kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
At the same time, consumers are also downsizing, analysts said, in response to prices that are still high by historical standards.
—Jim Henry, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Stay informed about trends, such as corporations downsizing their office spaces or small businesses seeking cost-effective workspaces.
—Jason Anderson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
If so, consider downsizing to a less-expensive home that better meets your needs in retirement.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
While trailing Nvidia, Broadcom has still positioned itself for hefty growth at a time that former chip titan Intel is downsizing and restructuring.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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Led by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the firings were not publicly announced, but they were confirmed by Democratic senators and House members, according to the Associated Press.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The abrupt firings have roiled the government and outraged critics who say workers in areas including nuclear security, forest fire prevention and bird flu response have been culled without warning.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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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Leeds were drawing 1-1 with Sunderland and Joe Rothwell had the fate of the entire club on the end of his boot with what was the final attack of the night.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Small bits of rock and volcanic ash, several inches deep, crunched under my boots.—
Mary Robnett,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday evening, a small group of parents, students and CTU organizers gathered outside Rufino Tamayo Elementary in Gage Park holding signs and plastic candles to protest the potential closing of the school.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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For instance, if your organization is engaged in ongoing change initiatives in response to the changing economic landscape of healthcare—such as closing clinics with less traffic, asking vendors for more competitive pricing and even staff reductions—tie all those changes back to one meaningful why.—
Elizabeth Baskin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Green was the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year while leading the nation with 17 sacks.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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While the group rarely played to those expectations collectively, Allen received two Pro Bowl selections and ranks fifth in franchise history with 42 sacks.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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