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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Fong says that could lead to changes in businesses’ cost structures, such as downsizing operations and laying off workers.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Shift from Defense to Offense Most leaders, teams, and organizations react to uncertainty by playing defense—cutting budgets, downsizing, and delaying decisions.
—Cicely Simpson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The ruling puts on hold a lower court judge's order that had mandated the reinstatement of more than 16,000 probationary workers, as legal challenges to the administration's downsizing plan continue to play out in the courts.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Protesters carried signs opposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare, demanding protections for immigrants and civil rights, and condemning federal downsizing efforts led by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Details of the budget proposal should reveal whether the Pentagon, and particularly the Space Force, will prevail in a climate of government downsizing.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
The downsizing pain in Hartford isn’t over, with more tenants expected to give up space in the year ahead, further pushing down occupancy levels.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
White House officials are now reviewing the downsizing plans, a move expected to result in the mass firing of thousands of government workers within the coming weeks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Fong says that could lead to changes in businesses’ cost structures, such as downsizing operations and laying off workers.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Shift from Defense to Offense Most leaders, teams, and organizations react to uncertainty by playing defense—cutting budgets, downsizing, and delaying decisions.
—Cicely Simpson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The ruling puts on hold a lower court judge's order that had mandated the reinstatement of more than 16,000 probationary workers, as legal challenges to the administration's downsizing plan continue to play out in the courts.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Protesters carried signs opposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare, demanding protections for immigrants and civil rights, and condemning federal downsizing efforts led by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Details of the budget proposal should reveal whether the Pentagon, and particularly the Space Force, will prevail in a climate of government downsizing.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
The downsizing pain in Hartford isn’t over, with more tenants expected to give up space in the year ahead, further pushing down occupancy levels.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
White House officials are now reviewing the downsizing plans, a move expected to result in the mass firing of thousands of government workers within the coming weeks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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Ken Russell, who is also running for mayor, was one of the two remaining commissioners to vote against his firing.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The two decisions represent a significant setback for the states, the unions and the civic organizations that had sued the government in an effort to block the summary firings of more than 24,000 federal workers.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Apr. 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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Following the match's conclusion, in a poignant and symbolic gesture, the 29-year-old wrestler removed the mask that had become synonymous with his persona and left his wrestling boots in the center of the ring.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Most of the crowd — 18, 20 years old — no longer wear cowboy hats or boots.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This looked like the player who two-putted every green in the final round at St. Andrews, who missed two short putts in the closing stretch at Pinehurst No. 2 last summer to watch Bryson DeChambeau hoist that U.S. Open trophy.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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As of April 14, however, closing sales were ongoing.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His 13 1/2 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks topped the Bruins, and Oluwafemi was voted the team’s most outstanding defensive lineman.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen — Nolen, who produced 114 tackles (25 for loss), 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumbles recovered in his three collegiate seasons, has the ideal blend of athleticism and power.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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