as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the poor economy forced the plant to downscale production
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Recent Examples of downscale
Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
So wrote Henry David Thoreau, famously, in Walden, the totemic 19th-century ode to downscale, off-the-grid living.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023
Vincent J. Cannato, National Review, 13 May 2021
Or an entire town shut down by a plant closing, being stripped of its ZIP Code, forcing depressed, penniless residents to flee to hideously downscale trailer parks?
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
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First, the union sought a share of revenue generated by series shown on streaming platforms (2 percent, which negotiators later downscaled to 1 percent).
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
So wrote Henry David Thoreau, famously, in Walden, the totemic 19th-century ode to downscale, off-the-grid living.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023
Adjective
Phillips argued that social and cultural issues would attract more downscale voters to the GOP.
—Vincent J. Cannato, National Review, 13 May 2021
Or an entire town shut down by a plant closing, being stripped of its ZIP Code, forcing depressed, penniless residents to flee to hideously downscale trailer parks?
—Joe Queenan, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021
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These tools allow professionals to focus on strategic decision-making, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Addiction Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine and opioids by modulating the brain’s reward pathways.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
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For those holding excessive stock purchased during recent years of inflated prices, the down-market may present challenges.Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Already the world's biggest company by revenue, Walmart is nonetheless growing and transcending its previously down-market reputation.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Revenues grew three times faster, sales costs decreased by 50% and customer service costs dropped by 80%.Daniel Khachab, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Because of this, experts recommend prioritizing foods shown to decrease inflammation, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fish, lean poultry, and healthy fats like olive oil and avocado.Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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By 1988, his share rose to 14.4% as working-class voters warmed to his warnings that immigrants were contributing to unemployment and crime.ANIA NUSSBAUM and ANGELINA RASCOUET Bloomberg News (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The protest involved truckers and other working-class people traveling to the nation's capital of Ottawa to air their concerns peacefully and even joyfully in massive convoys of trucks from every corner of the country.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Everybody connected to the death of this poor guy is dead now.Makena Gera, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Downscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downscale. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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