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
Because of that, Zillow said this is a step in the right direction to minimize confusion among consumers and ensure fair access to real estate information for all buyers.
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Officials say this should help minimize airborne delays by spacing out arriving flights and holding some departures at origin airports.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
In response, Ellie and Dina decide to sneak out themselves, minimizing the impact on the community with a smaller mission.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Dial 911: Breaking ‘the habit that people got into’
There is little disagreement on the need to minimize the role of law enforcement in mental health crises.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
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Maddie McGay, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Officials say this should help minimize airborne delays by spacing out arriving flights and holding some departures at origin airports.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
In response, Ellie and Dina decide to sneak out themselves, minimizing the impact on the community with a smaller mission.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Dial 911: Breaking ‘the habit that people got into’
There is little disagreement on the need to minimize the role of law enforcement in mental health crises.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Consider this: if users can readily obtain answers from their iPhone's lock screen or through Siri without needing to open a browser, Google's role in the information access process diminishes significantly.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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