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
Whether the breach involves a major retailer, financial institution or healthcare provider, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers to act quickly to protect their personal information and minimize potential damage.
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Jan Diaz, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Carpman’s lawyer tried to minimize the number of prescriptions, pills and patients.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Her design headquarters is housed in an eco-conscious building that minimizes the company’s carbon footprint, according to the company.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Jan Diaz, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Carpman’s lawyer tried to minimize the number of prescriptions, pills and patients.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Her design headquarters is housed in an eco-conscious building that minimizes the company’s carbon footprint, according to the company.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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On Wednesday, in documents obtained by Rolling Stone, a California superior court judge overseeing the lawsuit ruled in favor of Kardashian and the anti-SLAPP motion, effectively dismissing the other Cantu’s lawsuit, though the judge left open the possibility of an appeal.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The business community is bracing to wake up Wednesday reminded of their diminishing power in their own backyard.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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