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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 maximizing
The trick to maximizing your fiber intake is to eat your apples with the skin on.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
The slow burn of the deal underscores the effort that WBD and its board have been putting into maximizing the price that its shareholders get, though the future of the entertainment business may be at stake as well.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
That said, if maximizing fiber intake is your goal, pears take the lead, providing significantly more fiber than apples.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Among other work, the article describes lab experiments focused on maximizing output of ethylene and propylene—the building blocks of polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Not maximizing contributions during peak earning years can reduce future tax-free healthcare funds.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
But the technology is aimed at maximizing the human retail experience, and the ability to focus on serving the consumer, Chrystal noted.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Painting the trim and walls the same color on a small formal living room or dining room will go a long way in guiding the room to seem both as sophisticated and as big as possible—maximizing potential in multiple ways.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead, bringing a lightweight carry-on backpack as a personal item reduces lifting strain by splitting the weight while still maximizing storage.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
The slow burn of the deal underscores the effort that WBD and its board have been putting into maximizing the price that its shareholders get, though the future of the entertainment business may be at stake as well.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
That said, if maximizing fiber intake is your goal, pears take the lead, providing significantly more fiber than apples.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Among other work, the article describes lab experiments focused on maximizing output of ethylene and propylene—the building blocks of polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Not maximizing contributions during peak earning years can reduce future tax-free healthcare funds.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
But the technology is aimed at maximizing the human retail experience, and the ability to focus on serving the consumer, Chrystal noted.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Painting the trim and walls the same color on a small formal living room or dining room will go a long way in guiding the room to seem both as sophisticated and as big as possible—maximizing potential in multiple ways.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead, bringing a lightweight carry-on backpack as a personal item reduces lifting strain by splitting the weight while still maximizing storage.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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Throughout these years, Ma began to feel an increasing sense of remorse at his complicity in this system, which sparked deeper soul-searching around his identity as a Muslim, and what that meant within Chinese society.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Beef prices have been increasing since the beginning of the decade.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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If China is to meet its ambitious growth targets, Beijing will need to shift spending from industrial subsidies, which are creating deflationary pressures, to boosting the social safety net.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lowe’s acquisitions focus on pro customers Last year, Lowe’s made two major acquisitions aimed at boosting the company’s pro sales amid slow DIY demand.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several popular peptides work by enhancing the body’s response to growth hormone, which doctors say could have an unintended consequence of promoting tumor growth.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Federal and state officials have a unique opportunity to find solutions for many of today’s most prominent issues such as creating jobs, ensuring affordable and reliable energy for consumers, and enhancing our national security.—
Edward Cross,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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