DOWNSIZE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

downsize

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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 Trump’s efforts to downsize the federal government also roiled the capital region, costing thousands of people their jobs. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 Federal cuts skewed the picture, with nearly 38% of federal workers reporting downsizing, which was more than double the private-sector rate. — Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 JetBlue’s expansion move in Fort Lauderdale coincides with the airline’s downsizing in the Greater New York area, a region that management has deemed costly to operate. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Several educators told Bridge that downsizing the School Success program would add to the challenges of rural northern Michigan students, who typically have fewer Advanced Placement courses and career tech offerings. — CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for downsize

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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of decrease

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