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
Avoid hard acceleration or slamming the brakes Maintaining a steady speed while driving is another way to maximize fuel efficiency.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
That way, costs are minimized while still maximizing the outcome for each homeowner and their furry friends.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
To maximize protein benefits, consider consuming yogurt before bedtime, in the morning, or about 30 minutes to two hours after a workout.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Clean lines create a simple yet sophisticated profile, while expansive glazing removes traditional boundaries to maximize views and natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
That way, costs are minimized while still maximizing the outcome for each homeowner and their furry friends.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
To maximize protein benefits, consider consuming yogurt before bedtime, in the morning, or about 30 minutes to two hours after a workout.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Clean lines create a simple yet sophisticated profile, while expansive glazing removes traditional boundaries to maximize views and natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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This kind of early-season heat can also increase fire weather concerns across parts of Colorado, especially when warm temperatures combine with dry air and gusty winds.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the Denver offense, which increased the pressure in the final minutes of the match, couldn’t find the back of the net again.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Messenger Mercury conjoins ambitious Mars in your 3rd House of Communication, boosting errands and sibling talks, as well as putting more focus on practical, timely conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Noem, who’d been willing to do virtually anything in the role to boost her standing, was a product of the White House agenda, never a shaper of it.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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With a fleet of 11 classic, mid-sized ships that traverse the globe, this cruise line builds upon its 150 years of maritime heritage with award-winning service, exceptional dining, and loads of activities and enrichment programs that enhance its more than 500 annual sailings.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to the team, the greatest power losses happen because the dust enhances the presence and reflectance of cirrus clouds, reducing how much radiation that reaches solar panels.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Strauss opened the hourlong session by laying out NBCUniversal’s evolving vision for Peacock and plans to augment the streaming experience.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are also plans to use it to augment human memory, or for use as direct brain-to-brain communication and messaging.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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