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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 team has reached this stage by maximizing its talent and searching for any possible edge.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
That said, if maximizing fiber intake is your goal, pears take the lead, providing significantly more fiber than apples.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s made with a scratch-resistant hardshell and 360-degree spinner wheels, but the expandable storage capacity is certainly a standout feature, maximizing luggage space—a necessity for overpackers like myself.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The wrapper simplifies administration while maximizing after-tax returns.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Its active rear wing, for example, remains fully retracted when on a straightaway, reducing drag and maximizing acceleration.
—Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
That goes for maximizing fall color as well as about every other growth/performance metric.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
And, as multiple players teased Monday at media day, a change in play style aimed at maximizing a roster that is not nearly as deep or star-studded as the ones the franchise fielded for the past several seasons.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Our expert take The Chase Freedom Flex® is an excellent cash-back card for maximizing your spending in a variety of categories.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
That said, if maximizing fiber intake is your goal, pears take the lead, providing significantly more fiber than apples.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s made with a scratch-resistant hardshell and 360-degree spinner wheels, but the expandable storage capacity is certainly a standout feature, maximizing luggage space—a necessity for overpackers like myself.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The wrapper simplifies administration while maximizing after-tax returns.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Its active rear wing, for example, remains fully retracted when on a straightaway, reducing drag and maximizing acceleration.
—Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
That goes for maximizing fall color as well as about every other growth/performance metric.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
And, as multiple players teased Monday at media day, a change in play style aimed at maximizing a roster that is not nearly as deep or star-studded as the ones the franchise fielded for the past several seasons.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Our expert take The Chase Freedom Flex® is an excellent cash-back card for maximizing your spending in a variety of categories.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin seed oil may have many health benefits, including boosting skin, hair, and heart health and managing menopause symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Musk himself has been known to repost unsubstantiated claims, boosting them to his hundreds of millions of followers.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The offense and entire team were built around augmenting his greatness.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many allies are already increasing defense spending and augmenting their military capabilities, but this is only a start.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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