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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
Planting your cucumbers in a sunny spot speeds up their development by maximizing photosynthesis and increasing soil temperatures.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
For nearly two decades, logistics strategy centered on efficiency—optimizing routes, reducing costs and maximizing utilization.
—Paul A Mohabir, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There’s also a replaceable carbon filter and a handy, adjustable vent, maximizing freshness.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
That said, if maximizing fiber intake is your goal, pears take the lead, providing significantly more fiber than apples.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2026
The Ideal Time of Day for Turmeric The key to maximizing turmeric's health benefits and minimizing side effects is timing its intake with your meals, rather than focusing on the specific time of day.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Now, the search is on for a coach capable of maximizing what could be the end of McDavid’s time in Edmonton.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Proper sunlight, pollination, and nutrients are key to maximizing cucumber yields.
—Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
For nearly two decades, logistics strategy centered on efficiency—optimizing routes, reducing costs and maximizing utilization.
—Paul A Mohabir, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There’s also a replaceable carbon filter and a handy, adjustable vent, maximizing freshness.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
That said, if maximizing fiber intake is your goal, pears take the lead, providing significantly more fiber than apples.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2026
The Ideal Time of Day for Turmeric The key to maximizing turmeric's health benefits and minimizing side effects is timing its intake with your meals, rather than focusing on the specific time of day.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Now, the search is on for a coach capable of maximizing what could be the end of McDavid’s time in Edmonton.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Proper sunlight, pollination, and nutrients are key to maximizing cucumber yields.
—Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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The pacemaker transformed cardiac medicine by dramatically increasing survival rates for patients with arrhythmias and heart block, becoming one of the most important life-saving medical technologies ever created.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Rain and storm chances are increasing in the afternoon.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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The grass is Kentucky bluegrass mixed with perennial ryegrass, with some durability-boosting artificial fibers thrown in.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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The Wellness Elixir Marg, a play on a margarita, features a non-alcoholic tequila with ginger, turmeric, orange, agave, coconut water and maca root powder, an adaptogen said to help manage stress while boosting energy, stamina and libido.—
Gizelle Lau,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Other instances often involve augmenting the reporting with additional sources, context, opinion, and facts, among other elements.—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Due to its modular architecture it can be integrated with other rocket motors for enhancing range and maneuverability against sub-sonic and supersonic threats.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Finishes play a key role in enhancing fabrics with density.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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