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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Recent Examples of downsize
After a very public rift between the billionaires last week, Musk is on the outs with Trump, but the goal of downsizing the federal bureaucracy remains deeply ingrained in the administration.
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Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
Trump’s comments were among the most direct to date indicating his intention to significantly downsize if not outright eliminate FEMA, which has an annual budget of around $30 billion and employed more than 20,000 people, including reservists, prior to layoffs earlier this year.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
This year, its Pride merchandise appears to be downsized even more and a similar short list of stores will feature displays.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Is rocket science easier than downsizing the federal government?
—Leonard Gilroy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
Trump’s comments were among the most direct to date indicating his intention to significantly downsize if not outright eliminate FEMA, which has an annual budget of around $30 billion and employed more than 20,000 people, including reservists, prior to layoffs earlier this year.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
This year, its Pride merchandise appears to be downsized even more and a similar short list of stores will feature displays.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Is rocket science easier than downsizing the federal government?
—Leonard Gilroy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Several people are still unaccounted for, but the number of missing people has slowly decreased, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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