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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Training and wellness company Exos, having acquired Infinite Athlete and its subsidiary, Biocore, is betting that the tech and expertise used by the NFL to improve player performance can scale to maximize corporate workforce health, too.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Leave the skin on to maximize the nutritional benefits of potatoes and sweet potatoes.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
To maximize your chances, head to a dark spot away from city lights.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and maximizing your budget should be one of your top priorities.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Leave the skin on to maximize the nutritional benefits of potatoes and sweet potatoes.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
To maximize your chances, head to a dark spot away from city lights.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and maximizing your budget should be one of your top priorities.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maximize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Wild news in the Financial Times this morning, which reports that China has substantially increased energy subsidies for some of its largest data centers in a bid to bolster its position in the global AI race.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rising prices for cars, parts and repairs needed, and medical bills have increased, driving up the price of insurance.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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They have been used in therapy sessions to ease anxiety, and past studies have shown that interacting with pets can boost relaxation and influence hormone levels.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The right tool can streamline conversations, keep everyone in sync, and boost productivity.—
Rebecca Lazar,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The stretchy cuffs help lock in heat, while the palm side has grip-enhancing rubber details.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Created in partnership with the bionic footwear and apparel brand Dephy, the next-gen design is engineered to augment natural lower-leg and ankle movement, providing extra power for everyday exercise.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Queen Camilla augmented her monochrome attire with sheer black tights and a pair of Eliot Zed black suede pumps with a leather toe cap.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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