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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In a series of tweets, Charli XCX dismissed the controversy and defended her creative choices.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Social media companies have already gotten several claims dismissed, including a claim of unjust enrichment, Goetz said, because Nazario failed to respond to them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Flagg won’t be the only rookie cashing in: Every first-round selection in this year’s draft is projected to earn a seven-figure salary, although each slot has a diminishing value.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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