downsize

/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/verb
High School
1

To reduce in size or number.

2

To reduce the workforce of.

3

To terminate the employment of.

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Rhymes

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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