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
But like other African countries, Zimbabwe is increasingly keen to maximize the value of its minerals by processing them at home before exporting.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
That ambitious plan included more than 20 cameras placed all around the stadium to maximize the focus on the band and their hardcore fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
Many of the decisions that Disney has made to maximize revenue from its most loyal fans have compromised Disney’s ability to reach new ones.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
These November to April strawberries provide a consistent summer experience in colder months, thanks to their glass greenhouse growing technique designed to maximize sunlight and sugar development.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
That ambitious plan included more than 20 cameras placed all around the stadium to maximize the focus on the band and their hardcore fans.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
Many of the decisions that Disney has made to maximize revenue from its most loyal fans have compromised Disney’s ability to reach new ones.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
These November to April strawberries provide a consistent summer experience in colder months, thanks to their glass greenhouse growing technique designed to maximize sunlight and sugar development.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The new models show that rotation significantly boosts the mixing power of these waves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Emil Iverson, who's also from Trondheim, spent much of the past year shadowing Klæbo in an attempt to boost his own fitness and skills — even traveling to a training camp in Utah with him.—
Nathaniel Herz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration earlier this month, solidifying a commitment to strengthen the supply chains for critical minerals and enhance collaboration surrounding advancements in areas like artificial intelligence.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The step could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and augment the shipbuilding workforce.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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This was the first Dragon launch from SLC-40 since the addition of a crew access arm to support Dragon launches from more than one Space Coast pad and augment normal launches from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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