maximizing

present participle of maximize

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Recent Examples of maximizing Beijing has, in general, continued to suppress domestic consumption, with the goal of maximizing industrial output in strategic and low-value sectors alike. Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Summary The retail trading industry is undergoing a quiet reckoning, as its decade-long focus on maximizing activity like sign-ups and trades proves unsustainable. Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Among the unusual facets of the tournament are the tiebreakers that are employed, which encourage maximizing victory margin in the group stage. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 One way the Horned Frogs will ensure that is by maximizing his opportunities in offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis’ new scheme. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 Key Takeaways Eating blueberries at any time of day is beneficial, but serving size and regular consumption are most important for maximizing health benefits. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Thompson has proven that so far in Chargers training camp, sprinting around defenders and maximizing his 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame in passing drills. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 If your main goal is maximizing vitamin intake, blueberries have an edge over grapes. Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Aug. 2026 And in a sign of how few teams care about maximizing their chances of winning, a number of them sold despite being just a few games back in the Wild Card. Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
Verb
  • While increasing volumes of the oil are finding routes out of the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping energy prices elevated and pushing up global inflation.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alternatively, perhaps Arsenal’s actions are driven by an increasing pressure to sell.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Democrats are eagerly boosting Peltola, who has won a statewide race before -- elected to represent Alaska’s at-large congressional district in 2022.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The case was brought in 2023 by a group of 29 state attorneys general who allege that Meta intentionally designed its platforms to get young people addicted, boosting its business and harming mental health of children and teens in their states.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Dana Williams, American High School The highest-performing students are augmenting their brainpower with AI.
    Dana Williams, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • North Korea has also become an industrious manufacturer of war drones, augmenting Moscow’s capacity to produce the unmanned aerial vehicles that have defined the conflict.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • New-generation Cyber Tire technology feeds data to the onboard dynamic systems, enhancing both performance and safety.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Rather, each represents a performance-enhancing technology that allowed extraordinary humans to exceed what was previously possible.
    Ruba Borno, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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