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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
Using vertical space and compact plants maximizes small areas while keeping your garden manageable.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Professor Ahring notes that the system maximizes methane yield while producing pipeline-ready gas.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Lying directly on the ground maximizes skin-to-earth contact.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The first — sleeping in your car — maximizes your space a bit more.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
This strategy maximizes your garden’s yield by managing your space and the timing of your plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Keeping the line micro maximizes space on short nails.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The home's single glass door opens directly into its living room, which maximizes its utility with a sofa bed for guests, a storage unit, and a table.
—Adam Williams
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Where many traditional styles lean understated, with tight corners and neutral palettes, Lulu & Georgia maximizes the visual footprint of this upholstered bed with a ruffled lining and bold prints and colorways.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Professor Ahring notes that the system maximizes methane yield while producing pipeline-ready gas.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Lying directly on the ground maximizes skin-to-earth contact.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The first — sleeping in your car — maximizes your space a bit more.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
This strategy maximizes your garden’s yield by managing your space and the timing of your plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Keeping the line micro maximizes space on short nails.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
The home's single glass door opens directly into its living room, which maximizes its utility with a sofa bed for guests, a storage unit, and a table.
—Adam Williams
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Where many traditional styles lean understated, with tight corners and neutral palettes, Lulu & Georgia maximizes the visual footprint of this upholstered bed with a ruffled lining and bold prints and colorways.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizes
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This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In fact, someone older might give you advice that ultimately boosts your income or helps you in a practical or financial way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Environmental health researchers increasingly recommend that people use HEPA air purifiers in their homes to lower their exposure to particulate matter, but few studies have examined whether using them boosts mental function.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 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,
19 Apr. 2026
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Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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