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
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The downsizing, according to the American Bankers Association, can be attributed to people’s preference for banking online or through their mobile device.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gaskills met Bryant at one of the free seminars that Steller offers around the Denver area, exploring downsizing and other preparation topics.
—Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Whether or not the downsizing of the AFCON schedule affects interest and, by extension, financial commitment from sponsors, remains to be seen.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
That industry-wide downsizing could potentially extend to McManis.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 5 Dec. 2025
Madison Avenue executives generally are bracing for a potential significant downsizing in budgets as AI is deployed in areas from creative to research.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Wendy, if GSFC leadership is using the smaller workforce to justify the downsizing, the numbers don't add up.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Saks Global, owner of luxury brand Saks Fifth Avenue and discount division Saks Off 5th, is downsizing following its recent bankruptcy filing.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Drawer organizers and downsizing your utensil stash make any system more efficient.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the daily rush.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Selling his Fort Lauderdale home now is less about downsizing than proximity to an area where many of his current projects and clients are concentrated.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Macy’s will close its La Mesa and Tracy stores, beginning clearance sales in mid-January as part of aggressive nationwide downsizing affecting 14 locations.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
School districts across the Valley are downsizing, repurposing buildings or closing schools entirely to adapt to shifting demographics.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Swenson was placed on administrative leave less than two weeks after granting The Courier Journal an extensive interview to discuss the university eliminating positions, downsizing its campuses and selling its only residence hall.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon has been in the midst of a significant downsizing for the past several years.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The downsizing, according to the American Bankers Association, can be attributed to people’s preference for banking online or through their mobile device.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gaskills met Bryant at one of the free seminars that Steller offers around the Denver area, exploring downsizing and other preparation topics.
—Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Whether or not the downsizing of the AFCON schedule affects interest and, by extension, financial commitment from sponsors, remains to be seen.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
That industry-wide downsizing could potentially extend to McManis.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 5 Dec. 2025
Madison Avenue executives generally are bracing for a potential significant downsizing in budgets as AI is deployed in areas from creative to research.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Wendy, if GSFC leadership is using the smaller workforce to justify the downsizing, the numbers don't add up.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Though hardcore downsizing types have certainly lived full-time in smaller homes than this, it's probably best suited as a vacation home or rental.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Saks Global, owner of luxury brand Saks Fifth Avenue and discount division Saks Off 5th, is downsizing following its recent bankruptcy filing.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Drawer organizers and downsizing your utensil stash make any system more efficient.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the daily rush.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Selling his Fort Lauderdale home now is less about downsizing than proximity to an area where many of his current projects and clients are concentrated.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Macy’s will close its La Mesa and Tracy stores, beginning clearance sales in mid-January as part of aggressive nationwide downsizing affecting 14 locations.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
School districts across the Valley are downsizing, repurposing buildings or closing schools entirely to adapt to shifting demographics.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Swenson was placed on administrative leave less than two weeks after granting The Courier Journal an extensive interview to discuss the university eliminating positions, downsizing its campuses and selling its only residence hall.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing
Noun
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The Falcons finished 8-9, leading to the firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the effects of the pandemic and tariffs, climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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That means air traffic controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration will receive paychecks as usual, reducing the risk of widespread flight cancellations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nine West Barile Heeled Boots Available in medium- and wide-calf options, this pair of riding boots has an understated silhouette that’s great for the minimalist.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The biggest shift in the financial model of newspapers that has occurred in the transition from print to digital is a decreasing reliance on advertising and an increasing reliance on direct payments from subscribers.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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The formulation hits all the targets my tired eyes crave—brightening dark circles, decreasing puffiness, and reducing the look of fine lines.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite parents’ pleas to the group leading the initiative, the special committee on Tuesday did not sign off on any plan to entirely avoid closing campuses.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Saks Global, in its initial round of luxury store closings in bankruptcy, said on Tuesday that eight Saks Fifth Avenue’s stores would also go dark around April.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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New England quarterback Drake Maye took six sacks.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Downsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsizing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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