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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 maximizes
Easing up on the accelerator and the brake maximizes fuel economy.
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
By investing in a construction that minimizes returns and maximizes sell-through, the total cost of ownership drops, even if the FOB price ticks up.
—Sophia Chu, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Maximum Versatility The KSM44MP is designed to offer maximum versatility with a dual-diaphragm design that maximizes sensitivity and stabilizes pattern consistency for better off-axis control at low frequencies.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The city of Dalhart, with a population of 8,447 in the far northwest corner of Texas, maximizes these meteorological factors to experience the highest number of subfreezing days in the state.
—Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Circularity is an economic model where raw materials are responsibly sourced, waste products are put to best use and the system maximizes ecosystem functioning and human well-being.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Standard horizontal trackers lose efficiency far from the equator, but VajaTrack maximizes energy capture beyond 30° latitude — covering Europe, North America, and much of Asia.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood Occupying enviable real estate, the hotel maximizes your stay by its proximity to major sights—mere steps away are one-of-a-kind Austin experiences like Austin City Limits, the Elephant Room, Paramount Theatre, and the Texas Capitol.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The two-story-tall window in this living room maximizes natural light.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
By investing in a construction that minimizes returns and maximizes sell-through, the total cost of ownership drops, even if the FOB price ticks up.
—Sophia Chu, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Maximum Versatility The KSM44MP is designed to offer maximum versatility with a dual-diaphragm design that maximizes sensitivity and stabilizes pattern consistency for better off-axis control at low frequencies.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The city of Dalhart, with a population of 8,447 in the far northwest corner of Texas, maximizes these meteorological factors to experience the highest number of subfreezing days in the state.
—Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Circularity is an economic model where raw materials are responsibly sourced, waste products are put to best use and the system maximizes ecosystem functioning and human well-being.
—Sara Place, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Standard horizontal trackers lose efficiency far from the equator, but VajaTrack maximizes energy capture beyond 30° latitude — covering Europe, North America, and much of Asia.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood Occupying enviable real estate, the hotel maximizes your stay by its proximity to major sights—mere steps away are one-of-a-kind Austin experiences like Austin City Limits, the Elephant Room, Paramount Theatre, and the Texas Capitol.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The two-story-tall window in this living room maximizes natural light.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizes
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fresh air, no matter the temperature, and time in nature, boosts immunity.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
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Heather Rose explains how living quietly enhances her writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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More critically, this is another update where Apple enhances iOS 26.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 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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In addition, an agency’s team will be able to explain how AI visibility augments your overall brand authority and discovery.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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