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
Which brings us back to the concept of triage and using resources in a way that maximizes the good that results: How many of the tasks that these departments now use their staffs to handle are actually more important than striving to prevent San Diego’s version of L.A.’s nightmare?
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The two craft are running low on power, and mission team members have turned off a few science instruments to maximize the remaining juice and extend the probes' lifetimes.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Women will learn what bodily changes to expect after giving birth, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize recovery.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The coaches figured out the best way to use him to maximize his offensive strengths, generally in a sheltered role with Trevor van Riemsdyk.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The two craft are running low on power, and mission team members have turned off a few science instruments to maximize the remaining juice and extend the probes' lifetimes.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Women will learn what bodily changes to expect after giving birth, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize recovery.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The coaches figured out the best way to use him to maximize his offensive strengths, generally in a sheltered role with Trevor van Riemsdyk.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Net income increased almost thirteenfold last year to $192.4 million from $15.3 million in 2023.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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That, in turn, retains and grows fan bases, boosts TV ratings and ultimately generates more revenue for the league.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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But experts warn that unless Americans start planning for longer lives now—incorporating realistic longevity assumptions, controlling debt, and boosting retirement savings—the growing population of centenarians may be financially worse off than ever.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.—
Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
14 May 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 May 2025
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Data scientists analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, a role that AI enhances rather than replaces.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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