MAXIMIZE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

maximize

verb

Definition of maximize

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 Should political parties be permitted to manipulate congressional district boundaries to maximize their own power? — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026 However, some configurations designed to maximize AI accuracy generated higher testing costs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 That’s how determined the Giants are to maximize this window in a vulnerable NFC East. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Oct. 2026 Traditional vendor evaluations reward platforms that maximize match rates, encouraging systems to force low-confidence records into identities simply to return an answer. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximize

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FinFETs helped manufacturers increase performance and energy efficiency across generations of smartphone, computer, and server processors.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Those figures increase to 14 tons and 20 tons, respectively, for the larger 9×4 variant.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of increase

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Bone loading boosted its circulating levels, while injections of the protein reduced several signs of aging and improved cognitive and physical performance in older mice.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Multiple powerful submarines and aircraft carriers in the United States are set to get advanced systems to boost their performance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of boost

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Their effectiveness is enhanced when integrated with other counter-UAS technologies and established command-and-control arrangements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
This can be enhanced by viewing a picture, video, or recording of the other person or using virtual reality technology to powerfully see their perspective.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of enhance

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The original tracklist is augmented by a full recording of the band’s 1977 show at Oakland Coliseum Arena, filmed by teen bootlegger Reinhard Hohlwein.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
The governor also urged national lawmakers to pass a federal film and television incentive, which could augment states’ efforts to bolster local production.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

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