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
The decision comes at a time when collegiate athletic departments are looking to maximize revenue in seemingly every way possible, as buying power has become paramount to roster-building in collegiate athletics in recent years.
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers at Zhejiang University in China, this new device maximizes lithium yield from seawater while simultaneously desalinating water.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Both are healthy, customizable breakfasts, and alternating or combining them can maximize their nutritional benefits.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The locations were picked to maximize coverage across as much of the airspace over Los Angeles as possible that isn’t restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration such as over Los Angeles International Airport.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
According to the researchers at Zhejiang University in China, this new device maximizes lithium yield from seawater while simultaneously desalinating water.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Both are healthy, customizable breakfasts, and alternating or combining them can maximize their nutritional benefits.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The locations were picked to maximize coverage across as much of the airspace over Los Angeles as possible that isn’t restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration such as over Los Angeles International Airport.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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The program will start with 3,000 volunteers to be selected next summer and will gradually increase to 10,000 per year by 2030.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The robust demand for hard drives and flash storage amid the ongoing AI wave is boosting the company’s business.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Items such as candle sconces and decorative milagros add a touch of sparkle and enhance the mood.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, even the most cognitively challenging tasks that humans excel at can also be augmented by AI.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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