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
Minimize the character, maximize the game.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
To minimize frizz and maximize definition, don't forget to apply a curl cream.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Diversity helps parties prevent wipeouts in difficult cycles, like this one is for Republicans, and maximizes gains in good years, as astute Democrats are hoping to do this year.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 27 Jan. 2026
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
To minimize frizz and maximize definition, don't forget to apply a curl cream.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Diversity helps parties prevent wipeouts in difficult cycles, like this one is for Republicans, and maximizes gains in good years, as astute Democrats are hoping to do this year.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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But an association with a sitting President can furnish a valuable credibility boost.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer The research team showed that thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer to a perovskite surface suppresses defect initiation from iodide loss and enhances long-term stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The mainframe cycle is enhancing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From the wheel to yesterday’s AI agent, every invention has either augmented or replaced human actions.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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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,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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