DOWNSIZING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

downsizing 1 of 2

noun

as in firing

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downsizing

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verb

present participle of downsize

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

Noun

As large employers moved from employment guarantees to frequent downsizing during the 1980s and 1990s, ideas of loyalty became passé. — Matthew Bidwell, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Lee has expanded upon his earlier, unrealized portrait of a couple in crisis to craft a thorny study of two couples — one affected by brutal downsizing, the other leading a lavish lifestyle with seemingly everything at their disposal. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 At the peak of construction, the project will create 600 construction jobs in Indianapolis, but the downsizing means just 17 employees will work on the campus long term. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2026 Some models push toward the upper limits of what can reasonably be considered a portable home, while others embrace extreme downsizing. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 These tiny laundry room ideas prove that downsizing doesn’t have to mean downgrading your routine. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Portillo’s had about 200 employees at its corporate offices prior to the downsizing, the company told the Tribune Thursday. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The Comcast-NBCUniversal downsizing comes as other Hollywood players are bulking up. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 In recent decades, competition and changing readership patterns have led to the closure or downsizing of multiple city or state-wide newspapers. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

Verb

California wine has already been contending with declining demand and global oversupply issues, leading to downsizing, closures and disposal of tons of grapes. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Some are purchasing their first property, others are downsizing, while many are relocating for work or family. — Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 The oldest baby boomers turn 80 this year, and won’t typically start downsizing until their mid-80s, meaning the inventory constraints that have locked millennials out of the market have another decade to run. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 The deal is also a reminder that a growing number of empty retail spaces once operated by merchants that are defunct or downsizing are being picked up by a new generation of retailers and other types of companies. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 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 Walgreens is closing stores across the country as part of a multiyear downsizing effort, and Missouri is not immune. — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Starting last year, Beckstoffer pulled out 800 acres of grapevines from Lake County’s volcanic soil and plans to continue its downsizing slowly throughout the rest of this year. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsizing

Noun

Training units would not need to replace the complete launch pod after every firing cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Among other requests, the complaint asked the court to declare the firings unlawful under the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedures Act and bar the Pentagon from proceeding with the terminations.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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Verb

According to a news release, the program will track attendance and behavioral data with the primary goals being to improve school attendance and student grades while potentially reducing psychiatric hospitalizations.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
That could lower capital and operating costs while reducing safety risks during production.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reducing

Noun

The five-time Grammy-winning singer stepped out in a beige double-breasted trench coat over a black top, paired with black boots and oversized sunglasses.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
As seen above, even a hot pink top welcomes a playful edge to a classic plaid midi-skirt and chunky boots.

— India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

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Parton didn’t stop with Dollywood By the early 1990s, Parton created The Dollywood Foundation with the goal of decreasing the high school drop out rate in Sevier County, which was hovering around 30%.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Over several days, gradually increase the proportion of the new food while decreasing the old food.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreasing

Noun

Golden Tempo, meanwhile, assumed his position near the back of the field as his deep closing style has delivered huge glory in the past.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
However, it’s best known for being an online-only provider, so the entire mortgage process, from first contact to closing, can take place online.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

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Mills, a fifth-round pick in 2025, recorded his first career sack in the Super Bowl, and could be in line for more snaps in his second season after missing most of his rookie campaign due to injury.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The Bruins’ defense managed just 10 sacks and 40 tackles for loss last season — both worst in the FBS.

— Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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