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
Onwenu’s size and power are maximized on the interior.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
During daylight hours, open drapes and blinds to maximize heat from direct sunlight.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Repurpose bookshelves and decorative items to maximize storage and add style.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
So whatever is going to maximize our investment returns is what matters most.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
During daylight hours, open drapes and blinds to maximize heat from direct sunlight.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Repurpose bookshelves and decorative items to maximize storage and add style.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
So whatever is going to maximize our investment returns is what matters most.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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But ultimately, Ayton needs to increase his scoring at the rim, Redick said.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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In a nonleague boys lacrosse game, Chase Dreystadt recorded a hat trick, which included his 100th career goal, to boost Bishop Feehan to a 15-1 victory over Catholic Memorial.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Keep in mind, if your soil is already acidic, you should be set for some blue blooms–even without an acid-boosting mix-in like coffee grounds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s new supercomputer, meant to accelerate the search for new oil and gas deposits and enhance output from existing fields, costs $373 million.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Russia soon augmented its capabilities by acquiring Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 loitering munitions from Iran.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Semafor’s journalists helped fill in the gaps by augmenting the readout with reporting that wasn’t captured in the transcript.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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