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 Roku board was also intently focused on maximizing value, another person familiar with the matter said, suggesting that Netflix came up short of the $160-per-share bid that Fox offered.
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Retirement planning should focus on more than just maximizing your investments or building a larger nest egg.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
To its credit, Ferretti Group Engineering retained Wally’s sleek design, all the way to concealing the anchoring hardware to maximize its clean exterior look.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The aim is to maximize discoverability and shift sales cycles from weeks to minutes.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Retirement planning should focus on more than just maximizing your investments or building a larger nest egg.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
To its credit, Ferretti Group Engineering retained Wally’s sleek design, all the way to concealing the anchoring hardware to maximize its clean exterior look.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The aim is to maximize discoverability and shift sales cycles from weeks to minutes.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The couple had their second baby late last year, with support from a program launched by the government in 2013 to boost Parsi numbers.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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This herb may boost the immune system’s response to certain infections, including upper respiratory infections and skin infections.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While making ergonomic improvements to the CJ4 Gen3 cabin, for instance, Citation added a glass cockpit that will enhance its reputation as the light-jet leader for single pilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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