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
Additionally, the town maximized the use of revenue from Measure G, a one-eighth cent sales tax passed by voters in 2018, and funneled any leftovers from past capital projects for the Shannon Road Repair Project so that the project could continue to be funded without additional resources.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
It can only be seen as a move of desperation; Edmonton needs to maximize its title window while Connor McDavid is still around.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new.
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Rachel Corbett,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
It can only be seen as a move of desperation; Edmonton needs to maximize its title window while Connor McDavid is still around.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new.
—
Rachel Corbett,
Curbed,
24 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.
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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.
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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.
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This herb may boost the immune system’s response to certain infections, including upper respiratory infections and skin infections.
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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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The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.
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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.
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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