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
To maximize the apartment’s natural light, the designers chose low-slung pieces of furniture.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Board Director Sandra Johnson, drawing from her past experience serving on the Rancho Santa Fe Association’s Art Jury, recommended that the district explore annexing the El Montevideo property into the Covenant as part of its cost-benefit analysis, to maximize its value.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
This ambiguity is in keeping with ISIS’s strategy, which is to maximize its reach without increasing its vulnerability to disclosure or disruption.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
These are our best cookbook storage ideas for maximizing kitchen space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Board Director Sandra Johnson, drawing from her past experience serving on the Rancho Santa Fe Association’s Art Jury, recommended that the district explore annexing the El Montevideo property into the Covenant as part of its cost-benefit analysis, to maximize its value.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
This ambiguity is in keeping with ISIS’s strategy, which is to maximize its reach without increasing its vulnerability to disclosure or disruption.
—Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
These are our best cookbook storage ideas for maximizing kitchen space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the serum, shop the hair oil and shine-boosting shampoo and conditioner that Moore also used.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dai-Keller recommends fresh or frozen fruit added to yogurt to boost antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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With a fleet of 11 classic, mid-sized ships that traverse the globe, this cruise line builds upon its 150 years of maritime heritage with award-winning service, exceptional dining, and loads of activities and enrichment programs that enhance its more than 500 annual sailings.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to the team, the greatest power losses happen because the dust enhances the presence and reflectance of cirrus clouds, reducing how much radiation that reaches solar panels.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This was the first Dragon launch from SLC-40 since the addition of a crew access arm to support Dragon launches from more than one Space Coast pad and augment normal launches from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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