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
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
It’s also treated with a botanic antimicrobial to minimize bacterial, mildew, and mold growth.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
The couple's wedding planners told Fox News Digital that Bezos and Sánchez specifically instructed them to minimize the disruptions to the best of their ability out of respect to the locals.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
Specifically, their proprietary algorithms forecast store and product sales across millions of SKUs and diverse product lines to maximize inventory turns, minimize overstock and, importantly, drive sales.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
It’s also treated with a botanic antimicrobial to minimize bacterial, mildew, and mold growth.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
The couple's wedding planners told Fox News Digital that Bezos and Sánchez specifically instructed them to minimize the disruptions to the best of their ability out of respect to the locals.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
Specifically, their proprietary algorithms forecast store and product sales across millions of SKUs and diverse product lines to maximize inventory turns, minimize overstock and, importantly, drive sales.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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So far, nearly 60,000 federal employees have been dismissed, with the State Department layoffs marking the latest round of cuts.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is dismissing the rules governing world trade.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The best wrinkle creams on Amazon prove that drugstore prices don't diminish efficacy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The Commanders’ potential move back to D.C. would also pull the team out of Landover, further diminishing Maryland’s stake in professional sports and federal investments.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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