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
The two-story-tall window in this living room maximizes natural light.
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Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Which arrangement of neurons maximizes the information in a flatworm’s nervous system?
—Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Put simply, liking a scent maximizes the positive effects.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
Plus, cannabinoid content predictions help growers identify the earliest optimal harvesting time-points, which maximizes the final yield and minimizes the overall growth cycle duration.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
But the goal is to find an offensive plan that maximizes the skill sets of players on this season’s Heat roster.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the urban residence maximizes outdoor space with several upper-level balconies, plus a spacious roof deck with northern views that sweep over the city from Sutro Tower to the tips of the downtown skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Texas should establish an independent redistricting commission that sets clear criteria to keep communities together, complies with the Voting Rights Act, and maximizes transparency while prohibiting mid-decade map changes except to comply with court orders.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Which arrangement of neurons maximizes the information in a flatworm’s nervous system?
—Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Put simply, liking a scent maximizes the positive effects.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
Plus, cannabinoid content predictions help growers identify the earliest optimal harvesting time-points, which maximizes the final yield and minimizes the overall growth cycle duration.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
But the goal is to find an offensive plan that maximizes the skill sets of players on this season’s Heat roster.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the urban residence maximizes outdoor space with several upper-level balconies, plus a spacious roof deck with northern views that sweep over the city from Sutro Tower to the tips of the downtown skyline.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Texas should establish an independent redistricting commission that sets clear criteria to keep communities together, complies with the Voting Rights Act, and maximizes transparency while prohibiting mid-decade map changes except to comply with court orders.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizes
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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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In this edition…Why some workers feel a sense of loss while AI boosts productivity…Anthropic raising fresh $10 Billion at $350 billion valuation…Musk’s xAI closed $20 billion funding with Nvidia backing…Can AI do your job?—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 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,
4 Jan. 2026
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Agreeing to a three-year contract with Tatsuya Imai augments a rotation bracing for the loss of Framber Valdez while leaving a footprint in a market this franchise rarely explores.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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