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
Yet Holland has begun to put his own stamp on the organization, doing right by Danault at the holiday trade freeze while maximizing return for him and now acquiring Panarin, the splashiest in-season addition the Kings have made in at least a dozen years.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The soft, lightweight fabric is super breathable, maximizing your lounging comfort.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Betting was the talk of the sports industry back then, and inevitably, the first season of the NFL-Genius partnership centered on maximizing the use of the official NFL data feeds, including the play-by-play feed, NFL’s proprietary Next Gen Stats, and the betting feed with the biggest sportsbooks.
—Steve Bornstein, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Knowles, however, will be tasked with maximizing Rodríguez in what could be a short window of opportunity.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The tuner has finished the SUV’s body, which is now even more sculpted than before, thanks to a downforce-maximizing body kit, is finished in a head-turning coat of Mint Green.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
So long as public funds are backing any type of housing, it should be done as cost-effectively as possible and maximizing the units brought to the market.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Since grapes can be a bit pricey, maximizing their shelf life is worth the effort to avoid any waste.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Each Best New Artist nominee was allotted a tight 15-minute set to showcase their biggest songs, maximizing time by tapping into a Jingle Ball–esque rotating stage.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The soft, lightweight fabric is super breathable, maximizing your lounging comfort.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Betting was the talk of the sports industry back then, and inevitably, the first season of the NFL-Genius partnership centered on maximizing the use of the official NFL data feeds, including the play-by-play feed, NFL’s proprietary Next Gen Stats, and the betting feed with the biggest sportsbooks.
—Steve Bornstein, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Knowles, however, will be tasked with maximizing Rodríguez in what could be a short window of opportunity.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The tuner has finished the SUV’s body, which is now even more sculpted than before, thanks to a downforce-maximizing body kit, is finished in a head-turning coat of Mint Green.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
So long as public funds are backing any type of housing, it should be done as cost-effectively as possible and maximizing the units brought to the market.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Since grapes can be a bit pricey, maximizing their shelf life is worth the effort to avoid any waste.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Each Best New Artist nominee was allotted a tight 15-minute set to showcase their biggest songs, maximizing time by tapping into a Jingle Ball–esque rotating stage.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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When consumed in reasonable amounts, artichokes can offer health benefits, such as protecting your liver, boosting heart health, regulating blood sugar levels, and more.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Pats and Seahawks aren’t quite the draw of the Eagles and Chiefs, but Nielsen’s new measurement system has been boosting TV ratings across sports over the past six months, so put me down for a record 128 million (or more), especially considering the global appeal of Bad Bunny.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
4 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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The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Steelside Lismore Shoe Storage Cabinet A little decluttering can go a long way in enhancing your home.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the switch had bigger implications beyond enhancing the story.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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