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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You might be newly retired and downsizing, wanting a backyard guest cottage, needing a larger space for a growing business, or hunting for an eye-catching short-term rental to bring in some extra cash.
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Miles Walls, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Utah homeowners enjoy some of the nation's lowest rates, which means the past year's high rates have been especially punishing for anyone who wants to upgrade or downsize, locking up housing supply.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
The third time — along with a Saturday evening time slot and a downsizing to around three hours — was the charm.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The result: More airline passengers are furious because they’re forced to downsize or pay extra for their baggage.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Miles Walls, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Utah homeowners enjoy some of the nation's lowest rates, which means the past year's high rates have been especially punishing for anyone who wants to upgrade or downsize, locking up housing supply.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
The third time — along with a Saturday evening time slot and a downsizing to around three hours — was the charm.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The result: More airline passengers are furious because they’re forced to downsize or pay extra for their baggage.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for downsize
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsize. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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