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
Finding a compact dresser—generally 3-drawer dressers that are under 40 inches wide—is a great way to work with a minimal footprint, as well as take advantage of maximizing the top as a changing station combo for diaper changes.
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Researchers found that Machiavellian CEOs were significantly more likely to structure compensation, both for themselves and others, in ways that maximized personal gain.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Airlines utilize larger aircraft on shorter routes to maximize aircraft usage and meet high passenger demand, especially between hub cities.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Be sure to work with a qualified advisor familiar with 1033 exchanges and DST rules and regulations in order to maximize your disaster recovery.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Researchers found that Machiavellian CEOs were significantly more likely to structure compensation, both for themselves and others, in ways that maximized personal gain.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Airlines utilize larger aircraft on shorter routes to maximize aircraft usage and meet high passenger demand, especially between hub cities.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Be sure to work with a qualified advisor familiar with 1033 exchanges and DST rules and regulations in order to maximize your disaster recovery.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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The power of combination Wu pointed out that acetaminophen appears to boost the pain-relief properties of other medications.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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According to the brand, snail mucin (aka: snail secretion filtrate) is a deeply hydrating skincare ingredient that gently exfoliates, soothes irritation, and boosts collagen production to fight wrinkles.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Next, executives will pull draft decks, key performance indicators (KPIs) and reports from internal systems and augment them with AI summarization of complex documents into executive digests.—
Paroon Chadha,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Some things in life are mood enhancing and for me one of those things are narrowing down the products that will make it in my suitcase for my summer excursions.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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