as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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Recent Examples of minimize
The new Calibre 1150 was designed using 3-D modeling such that nearly all functions are easily engaged and adjusted via three pushers fitted within and flanking the crown, while all calendar functions are displayed via dedicated apertures in order to minimize visual clutter.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
These pests are easy to squish, and this is time well spent, since there are up to five generations of these pests a year and elimination in the spring interrupts their life cycle and minimizes our rose slug angst for the remainder of the year.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Water is the easiest of the three ingredients to control and minimize.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Walkways also help reduce soil compaction, which is important for minimizing weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
These pests are easy to squish, and this is time well spent, since there are up to five generations of these pests a year and elimination in the spring interrupts their life cycle and minimizes our rose slug angst for the remainder of the year.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Water is the easiest of the three ingredients to control and minimize.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Walkways also help reduce soil compaction, which is important for minimizing weeds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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But in the motion to dismiss, McCallum said the shooter did not touch the railing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The deal dismissed charges of first-degree murder, tampering with a human body, burglary and theft from his case.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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