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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
According to the researchers at Zhejiang University in China, this new device maximizes lithium yield from seawater while simultaneously desalinating water.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Yes, rooms are small, but the furniture and layout maximizes space in smart not spartan ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
While claiming at full retirement age is a safe minimum, aiming to delay Social Security until age 70 maximizes your lifetime benefit.
—Sheryl Rowling, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 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
Vertical file folding for towels and clothes maximizes space and keeps drawers looking tidy longer.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Easing up on the accelerator and the brake maximizes fuel economy.
—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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Yes, rooms are small, but the furniture and layout maximizes space in smart not spartan ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
While claiming at full retirement age is a safe minimum, aiming to delay Social Security until age 70 maximizes your lifetime benefit.
—Sheryl Rowling, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 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
Vertical file folding for towels and clothes maximizes space and keeps drawers looking tidy longer.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Easing up on the accelerator and the brake maximizes fuel economy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizes
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of towns and cities will see a windfall in federal funding whether for fire house renovations, police training, boosts for museums or transportation projects.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 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,
13 Feb. 2026
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His uniquely disarming sense of humor augments—and sometimes masks—the complexity of his taste and technical ability.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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