downsize
verb (used with object)
to design or manufacture a smaller version or type of.
are downsizing
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present progressiveof downsize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He added that others are "downsizing and conserving capital to extend their runway".
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
Car buyers are downsizing, buying used vehicles, taking on longer car loans and holding out for deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
Paramount is just one of several studios across Hollywood that are downsizing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
As firms adjust to hybrid work, many are downsizing their physical footprint.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Companies are downsizing their real estate footprint as many workers continue to work remotely after the pandemic, dampening demand for office furniture.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
