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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Check out these expert tips to maximize your flexibility work.
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
So while Exelon highlights occasional relief funds, Marylanders continue paying for influence operations that keep rates high, weaken oversight and maintain a system designed to maximize returns to investors rather than minimize costs for families.
—Michael Richard, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
The eye test tells a different story — one of inconsistency, uneven offensive flow, and a star player whose gifts haven’t been maximized.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Left to do, among other things, is refine how the new EV uses power to maximize grip, comfort, and the car’s range.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
So while Exelon highlights occasional relief funds, Marylanders continue paying for influence operations that keep rates high, weaken oversight and maintain a system designed to maximize returns to investors rather than minimize costs for families.
—Michael Richard, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
The eye test tells a different story — one of inconsistency, uneven offensive flow, and a star player whose gifts haven’t been maximized.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Left to do, among other things, is refine how the new EV uses power to maximize grip, comfort, and the car’s range.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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The MorphoScan’s measurements ebbed and flowed from day to day as expected, with my weight dropping the day after a cardio workout and increasing after a weekend of indulgence.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your 3rd House of Information and your 11th House of Community are both boosted by the Moon’s trine to lucky Jupiter.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gardeners frequently incorporate raw manure in the fall or composted manure in the spring to naturally boost soil nutrients.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The new menu reflects a broader trend in stadium dining, where teams are looking into unique and locally inspired food items, while also enhancing the overall game day experience.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fortifier, a product tailored to preemies, is meant to augment mother’s milk when babies are born prematurely and a mother’s milk alone doesn’t deliver enough nutrition.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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And the bullpen highlighted by Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg augmented by the addition of Matt Strahm figures to give them an advantage in putting away games.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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