as in to increase
to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximize
Each multitasking formula keeps your makeup look in place while maximizing its luminance, giving your glam a fresh, crease-free finish (even after hours of wear).
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Lying directly on the ground maximizes skin-to-earth contact.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Lying on the ground increases the effect by maximizing skin-to-earth surface area.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The competition demanded 20 elite players and 60 support staff to work 14-16 hour days for weeks, with biometric data tracking and sleep schedules designed to maximize gaming performance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Lying directly on the ground maximizes skin-to-earth contact.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Lying on the ground increases the effect by maximizing skin-to-earth surface area.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The competition demanded 20 elite players and 60 support staff to work 14-16 hour days for weeks, with biometric data tracking and sleep schedules designed to maximize gaming performance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Water testing has been temporarily increased to once a month at the Oceanside Harbor after someone reported seeing a suspicious liquid dumped from a boat.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This sprawling, unchecked population growth just increases water demand.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Denver officials want to boost the city’s boogie businesses.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the Giants addressed wide receiver, a big missing piece remains in boosting the defensive tackle spot.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Where once hotels were conceived and designed to enhance a sense of escape, Lombok Lodge Villas’ architecture (a collaboration between architect Vittorio Sioni and the owners) is about recalibrating and reawakening the senses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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These watercraft are meant to augment the Navy's ability to spot and track other ships.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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These watercraft are meant to augment the Navy’s ability to spot and track other ships.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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