MAXIMIZE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

maximize

verb

Definition of maximize

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 This wine grid base maximizes vertical storage and is especially perfect for smaller spaces. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026 But the Falcons are maximizing their current breadth of access to Pearce. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 To survive the flight home after each celebration, my plane outfit needs to maximize comfort. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 His camera glides around rooms and pans at opportune moments to maximize the power of offscreen space. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximize

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Over the next three years, Movistar Plus plans to increase its annual output of Spanish originals from eight to 16 series, alongside another 10 titles through co-production and rights acquisition agreements.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
The GroundBreaker 1 selection comes as the Department of War places increasing emphasis on rapidly fielding autonomous and robotic systems capable of operating alongside warfighters.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

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The decreases come as the CTA boosted law enforcement on the system at the federal government’s behest, a move that threatened to withhold funding from the transit agency after last year’s Blue Line attack.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
To boost that dewy look, layer from lightest to heaviest with a light, concentrated hydrating hyaluronic acid serum, followed by a moisturizer and then a barrier repair cream.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of boost

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That decade saw other international debuts, including Sweden, Hong Kong, Australia, France and Japan — places that would enhance the awareness and international visibility of the brand — all by 1968.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
There could be uses in agriculture as well, for selectively enhancing edible parts of plants, Theriot said.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhance

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By definition, neither party enjoys a clear advantage in these contests, so both will look to augment their base support with the votes of independents.

— Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
As The Economist recently reported, this began to change as local sources were augmented by federal and state spending.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of augment

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