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 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 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 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

Definition of reduce

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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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