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
Water deeply early in the day and avoid overhead watering to allow foliage to dry before nightfall to minimize fungal diseases.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
In earlier stories, the detective had seemed to minimize the impact of Wood’s crimes.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Council members also discussed minimizing disruptions during opening day at the fairgrounds or other busy times.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
In earlier stories, the detective had seemed to minimize the impact of Wood’s crimes.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Council members also discussed minimizing disruptions during opening day at the fairgrounds or other busy times.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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In December, Rozier requested that the case be dismissed, arguing that the government had overstepped by charging him with fraud.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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During sentencing, Baskin dismissed the argument that the devices were used for purposes such as exploding targets and fireworks.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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According to the alliance, the theme emphasizes the LGBTQ+ community's place in American society, calls for resistance against efforts to diminish their rights and visibility and encourages people to live openly, proudly and without apology.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Confidence Doesn’t Require an Apology Corporate culture often reinforces self-diminishing behavior.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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