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
Coach Jeff Hafley has a vision for how to maximize each of them.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In it, Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon speaks about her time selling tickets for the NFL team, and Chicago Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts discusses how the MLB team is helping other franchises maximize the value of their real estate.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Beane made trades to maximize his stash, but adding draft picks meant moving back to trawl increasingly shallow waters.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Which teams fared the best this past weekend in Pittsburgh and which teams didn’t maximize their opportunity to get better?
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In it, Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon speaks about her time selling tickets for the NFL team, and Chicago Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts discusses how the MLB team is helping other franchises maximize the value of their real estate.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Beane made trades to maximize his stash, but adding draft picks meant moving back to trawl increasingly shallow waters.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Which teams fared the best this past weekend in Pittsburgh and which teams didn’t maximize their opportunity to get better?
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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The 76ers led for all but 31 seconds in the game, increasing a five-point halftime edge to 18 in the third quarter.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Her aunt plans to pressure the City Council to pass measures to increase building safety.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Pick up Martha Stewart’s go-to glow-boosting makeup hack, the L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, to shine this season, along with the coveted Dyson Airwrap to get salon-quality blowouts at home.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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This is certainly a positive day for those who are working or doing anything to boost their health.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now Union Pacific has to demonstrate that this deal will enhance competition.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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 4 May. 2026.
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