DOWNSIZE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

downsize

verb

ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz

Definition of downsize

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 Ada County’s largest roundabout was recently downsized after highway officials observed that certain types of crashes were on the rise. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026 While those plans have since been downsized, revised and delayed, Stellantis reiterated its commitment Friday to support Belvidere-area auto employees waiting to get back to work. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Other evidence suggests that the broader increase in productivity seen since 2021 is more likely due to remote work or factors other than AI, like downsizing in sectors such as technology. — Mark Ma, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 India’s world-leading IT sector is downsizing, facing mass disruption by AI. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downsize

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Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
For instance, a creditor might bid $35,000 for a $50,000 SUV, reducing the judgment by that amount, then sell it for $50,000, pocketing $15,000.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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Travel data shows the average group size for trips has decreased since COVID-19 began.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
To continue decreasing the vacancy rate, Center City Partners has focused on older buildings that aren’t as appealing to a return-to-office workforce That focus is on renovations or conversions.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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