maximizing

verb

present participle of maximize
as in increasing
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 But the Falcons are maximizing their current breadth of access to Pearce. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Its limited-item business model means the products stocked on its shelves are selected for quality rather than simply maximizing the number of choices. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 Central bankers adjust the target range on the fed funds rate for two reasons — their dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering stable prices. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 In the winter, the proposal calls for opportunities for sledding and play while maximizing wind and solar gain. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 This study in maximizing usable space in the Remsen, a 1928 hotel turned co-op with a striking Romanesque façade that’s all gargoyles and marble archways. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 Eventually, the thought experiment has it, such a system would bring down the global grid and cause massive destruction, all for the simple and unadorned task of maximizing paper clip production. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 The science behind human pheromones, however, is wishy-washy at best, and maximizing odor may also be putting your love life in a funk. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
  1. increasing
  2. boosting
  3. augmenting
  4. enhancing
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  • By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The company has been gradually increasing its use of AI across back office and customer-facing roles and has introduced an AI chatbot to its website to help customers plan their trips.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of increasing
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  • Analysts say Lula has a potentially narrow path to victory through boosting voter turnout in the three most populous states — Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro — that also have above-average abstention rates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The treatment is fast, easy to use at home, and nearly pain-free—plus, it’s designed to help smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles while boosting the skin’s radiance.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of boosting
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  • After principal photography wrapped, many months would be spent in post-production augmenting the voices to create the right tone and weave them into the overall soundscape.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of augmenting
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  • There could be uses in agriculture as well, for selectively enhancing edible parts of plants, Theriot said.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Sisters Beste and Merve Manastır are enhancing their brand’s refined minimalism through an increasing attention to materials, craftsmanship and details such as more elevated hardware and stitching.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
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