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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Many of those firings have prompted lawsuits parallel to Dellinger’s that challenge the legality of Trump bypassing language in statutes, including provisions that protect employees at independent agencies from politicized or arbitrary firings.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some economists dislike the report's methodology because actual layoffs and firings can be lower than announced totals as firms reduce their workforces through attrition or by closing open job postings.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 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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Structured with firm tannins reminiscent of a cross between an Italian Sangiovese and a Nebbiolo, with some Cahors Malbec to boot.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Oracle, which is set to report earnings after the closing bell, has now seen its stock fall more than 10% this year.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lage outlined the similarities of the two works in his closing.—
Andrew Dalton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 17 games, Sherwood finished with 158 tackles and two sacks in his first full season as a starter, after C.J. Mosley (toe, neck) was out most of last season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Van Ginkel was a big-play weapon with 11.5 sacks and 2 interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns along with 79 stops.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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