as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the company downsized its overseas operations in an attempt to cut costs
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The layoffs, which targeted probationary workers, are part of a broader effort by President Trump and adviser Elon Musk to downsize the federal workforce.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report found that as many as 41% of employers were planning on downsizing their workforce due to AI.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, his pursuit to downsize the federal government has severely affected essential organizations such as USAID and FAA.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
But the campaign to downsize government, which has been led by Mr. Trump and Elon Musk, has also hollowed out agencies and programs devoted to protecting plant and animal health.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report found that as many as 41% of employers were planning on downsizing their workforce due to AI.
—Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, his pursuit to downsize the federal government has severely affected essential organizations such as USAID and FAA.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
But the campaign to downsize government, which has been led by Mr. Trump and Elon Musk, has also hollowed out agencies and programs devoted to protecting plant and animal health.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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