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
And all parties involved concur that the makeup of this roster will better maximize Rice’s skills.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
These improvements help to maximize their benefits to the soil.
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Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Being a courteous cruiser helps everyone maximize their vacation enjoyment.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Book a beachfront cottage to maximize your time on the island via the Manasota Beach Club, where amenities include pickleball, tennis, croquet, kayaking, and shelling.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maximize
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
These improvements help to maximize their benefits to the soil.
—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Being a courteous cruiser helps everyone maximize their vacation enjoyment.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Book a beachfront cottage to maximize your time on the island via the Manasota Beach Club, where amenities include pickleball, tennis, croquet, kayaking, and shelling.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maximize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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That last flavor is augmented by the whiskey’s higher proof, which veers toward burn but pulls back at the last minute.
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Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
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