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
Avoid hard acceleration or slamming the brakes Maintaining a steady speed while driving is another way to maximize fuel efficiency.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
That way, costs are minimized while still maximizing the outcome for each homeowner and their furry friends.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
To maximize protein benefits, consider consuming yogurt before bedtime, in the morning, or about 30 minutes to two hours after a workout.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Clean lines create a simple yet sophisticated profile, while expansive glazing removes traditional boundaries to maximize views and natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
That way, costs are minimized while still maximizing the outcome for each homeowner and their furry friends.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
To maximize protein benefits, consider consuming yogurt before bedtime, in the morning, or about 30 minutes to two hours after a workout.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Clean lines create a simple yet sophisticated profile, while expansive glazing removes traditional boundaries to maximize views and natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Call-out rates have increased at some airports, leading to longer screening times for many passengers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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As temperatures swell, so too does the cooling demand which can increase the strain on the power grid of an entire region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The formula pairs propolis—known for its soothing, glow-boosting properties—with niacinamide, which helps support the skin barrier, calm visible redness, and bring out that soft, lit-from-within radiance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Justin Njinmah scored in off the far post for Werder Bremen to beat Wolfsburg 1-0 away and boost its survival chances at the home team’s expense.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Strauss opened the hourlong session by laying out NBCUniversal’s evolving vision for Peacock and plans to augment the streaming experience.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are also plans to use it to augment human memory, or for use as direct brain-to-brain communication and messaging.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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