downscales

verb

present tense third-person singular of downscale
as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent the poor economy forced the plant to downscale production

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  1. reduces
  2. decreases
  3. lowers
  4. depletes
Verb
  • This reduces the turbulence around the suspension and in the trailer’s wake, and lowers the aerodynamic drag.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There are studies suggesting that being on a regular training regimen reduces your risk of cancer recurrence.
    — Samantha Ciaccia, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduces
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  • In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The drink—also known simply as beet juice—decreases inflammation and is rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow more freely.
    — Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of decreases
Verb
  • Properly sorting laundry saves energy, lowers utility costs, and extends the life of your clothing.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • It's aided by an active suspension system that lowers the car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lowers
Verb
  • This depletes the number of gamma-ray photons in this signal.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dumped into waterways, whey encourages bacterial and algal growth that depletes oxygen and can damage aquatic ecosystems.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of depletes
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“Downscales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downscales. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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