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downsizing

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verb

present participle of downsize

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Recent Examples of downsizing
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
  • Ivanov's arrest and firing came at a similar time to the detention and dismissal of other senior military officials, including the former deputy chief of the Russian general staff, Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Other changes, like the shift from direct firing to steam heating stills, were made for efficiency’s sake.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.
    James K. Glassman, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.
    Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Darby Allin is easily the biggest daredevil on the AEW roster, executing spots and maneuvers that would make most people shake in their boots.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
  • In the pictures, Ewers donned a tan cowboy hat, and Barnes posed in white cowgirl boots while out on a date in Austin.
    Francesca Gariano, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Star-Telegram put together a list of all the closings, which can be found here.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The closing of Shabazz led to a period of change for the bean pie, but many new institutions arose to carry on the torch.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Resume: The Broncos recorded an NFL-best 63 sacks this season while boasting a top-three run defense and a top-three red-zone defense.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The Rams defense, which was smothering Monday night and collected an NFL postseason record with nine sacks, was trampled by Saquon Barkley in that game.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025

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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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