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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
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The Conversation — The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national parks, research labs and dozens of government agencies.—
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Mass firings of federal workers have generated lawsuits Thousands of federal workers have been let go as the Trump administration seeks to dramatically downsize the federal government.—
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
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That spread is centered around a six-bedroom, seven-bath New England Colonial home and includes a beachfront pool to boot.—
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Some of the notable objects include TNT, firework rockets, boots of swiftness, a full set of diamond armor and blades (or swords).—
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He’s finished top-20 in all five starts this year including T10 at The Players Championship and 2nd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after holding the 54-hole lead and leading into the closing holes.—
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One of the documentary's closing scenes shows Anitta hosting an extravagant 60th birthday party for her dad, who never had one thrown for him.—
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
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His strip sack and 83-yard return for a touchdown clinched the semifinal victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl.—
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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