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
Pak also added camera moves and perspective changes that were saved for post-production because the filmmakers wanted to maximize their time on set and capture as many burning objects as possible.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
Here's how to maximize your home's temperature this summer, according to professionals.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
The federal government is openly trying to maximize fossil-fuel consumption—and, hence, emissions.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Building a culture of understanding and enthusiasm around AI is essential for long-term adoption and maximizing its potential within your small business.
—Ibrahim Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
Here's how to maximize your home's temperature this summer, according to professionals.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
The federal government is openly trying to maximize fossil-fuel consumption—and, hence, emissions.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
Building a culture of understanding and enthusiasm around AI is essential for long-term adoption and maximizing its potential within your small business.
—Ibrahim Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for maximize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Over the past year or so, those activities have increased.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The expansion would boost cargo-handling capacity by 50% and create jobs, the company said at a ground breaking ceremony Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In Lake County, the 11% rate is greatly boosted by Gary’s 28% vacancy rate and East Chicago’s 21%, along with 15% in Whiting and Schneider.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Choose solutions that augment human intelligence—leveraging AI, behavioral science and automation to unlock capacity, not just cut costs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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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,
13 July 2025
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So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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