as in increases
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
However, entries do roll over weekly, so entering once a day from June 2 through June 22 maximizes your chances across the three separate drawing periods.
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Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Players are allowed to want to play at a time slot that maximizes their chances for winning; pushing for scheduling that benefits the women’s tour shouldn’t have to be their burden to bear during a Grand Slam.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
This creates an overlap economy that maximizes resource use 24/7.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Acer Office Monitor Deal The Acer SA243Y features an ultraslim, ZeroFrame bezel-less design that maximizes screen real estate and makes multimonitor setups seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
This design maximizes the space with two rocking chairs and two planters, creating a balanced, symmetrical look.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Those settings make structure and fish easy to identify and maximizes target separation.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Our expert take The American Express Business Gold Card maximizes spending with flexible bonus reward categories based on where your business spends the most.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Players are allowed to want to play at a time slot that maximizes their chances for winning; pushing for scheduling that benefits the women’s tour shouldn’t have to be their burden to bear during a Grand Slam.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
This creates an overlap economy that maximizes resource use 24/7.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Acer Office Monitor Deal The Acer SA243Y features an ultraslim, ZeroFrame bezel-less design that maximizes screen real estate and makes multimonitor setups seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
This design maximizes the space with two rocking chairs and two planters, creating a balanced, symmetrical look.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Those settings make structure and fish easy to identify and maximizes target separation.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Our expert take The American Express Business Gold Card maximizes spending with flexible bonus reward categories based on where your business spends the most.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizes
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Scorpio moon meeting Jupiter boosts your happy feelings.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Reducing onboard noise, therefore, improves the effectiveness of the vessel’s surveillance equipment and enhances operating conditions for the crew.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Teams must understand that AI augments rather than replaces expertise.—
Hope Frank,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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“Maximizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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