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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
Growing tomatoes in small spaces is possible with pruning, vertical supports, and maximizing sunlight exposure.
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Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
By identifying risks early, the care team at Saddleback Medical Center creates personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, thereby minimizing complications and maximizing positive outcomes.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The term refers to the process of maximizing one's physical appearance through hygiene, fitness and style − sometimes to a dangerous degree.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Aptera aims to reduce reliance on charging by maximizing energy capture throughout the day.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Stewart recommends maximizing space by designing where the furniture will go before the patio is installed.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
This hanging toiletry bag is a game-changer for maximizing counter space in the bathroom, since all of your toiletries can hang against the wall.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
But the Heat’s chances of maximizing its odds in the May 10 NBA draft lottery took a hit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
In regards to maximizing spend on the marketing side of the studio business, Sony is looking to shift resources to achieve the highest-impact initiatives where possible.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
By identifying risks early, the care team at Saddleback Medical Center creates personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, thereby minimizing complications and maximizing positive outcomes.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The term refers to the process of maximizing one's physical appearance through hygiene, fitness and style − sometimes to a dangerous degree.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Aptera aims to reduce reliance on charging by maximizing energy capture throughout the day.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Stewart recommends maximizing space by designing where the furniture will go before the patio is installed.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
This hanging toiletry bag is a game-changer for maximizing counter space in the bathroom, since all of your toiletries can hang against the wall.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
But the Heat’s chances of maximizing its odds in the May 10 NBA draft lottery took a hit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
In regards to maximizing spend on the marketing side of the studio business, Sony is looking to shift resources to achieve the highest-impact initiatives where possible.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.—
Sergio Mendoza,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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The job cuts arrived just weeks after activist investor Irenic Capital Management took a stake in the company and called for swift changes to improve its financial performance, including a recommendation that Snap cut its workforce in hopes of boosting the stock price.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Hershey has taken a turn toward snacks other than chocolate or candy, boosting its brands with salty snacks from pretzels to popcorn, and diversifying its business to keep up with consumer habits.—
David P. Willis,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Soko applied finishing treatments using Hydrogel technology to preserve the fabric and achieve vintage wash effects, significantly reducing water consumption and enhancing the overall sustainability footprint.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The city says investing in pedestrian infrastructure will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, easing congestion and enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the area.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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