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sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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Recent Examples of minimized
Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
In case of a ball thrown, minimized action is the sum over time of the difference between its kinetic and potential energy.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Of those, the vast majority were used in research that involved no pain or minimized pain.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Yes, Coogler deserves all kudos for being a skilled arbiter of Black culture on the silver screen, but his achievements as a director feel minimized to conversations about representation, and that’s not always warranted.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
For years, tech accessories were viewed as a necessary evil — something to be hidden or minimized.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Prior editions of the federal dietary guidelines have briefly acknowledged but largely minimized connections between food, culture, and identity.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
In recent years, younger academics increasingly alleged that Wood was too well-established, the epitome of the old-school historian who minimized the lives of slaves, women and Indigenous people.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 9 June 2026
In recent years, younger academics increasingly alleged that Wood was too well-established, the epitome of the old-school historian who minimized the lives of slaves, women and Indigenous people.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Vásquez was hit hard from the start but minimized the damage through four innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
When speaking to Popcast, Levinson also defended the sexualization of the series, explained why some of the storylines ended up mirroring real life, and why some characters were minimized.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Rather than treating quantum fluctuations as noise to be minimized, physicists are increasingly exploring ways to use them as functional tools.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Unlike diseases and insect pests that are unavoidable, catfacing is easily minimized with these straightforward tomato growing tips.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Adjective
Even with newer models on the market, the powerful airflow and minimized heat exposure have users sticking with and voting for the original year after year.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
In case of a ball thrown, minimized action is the sum over time of the difference between its kinetic and potential energy.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Of those, the vast majority were used in research that involved no pain or minimized pain.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Yes, Coogler deserves all kudos for being a skilled arbiter of Black culture on the silver screen, but his achievements as a director feel minimized to conversations about representation, and that’s not always warranted.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
For years, tech accessories were viewed as a necessary evil — something to be hidden or minimized.
—Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Prior editions of the federal dietary guidelines have briefly acknowledged but largely minimized connections between food, culture, and identity.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
When minimized, these bubbles stay on top of other apps.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
In recent years, younger academics increasingly alleged that Wood was too well-established, the epitome of the old-school historian who minimized the lives of slaves, women and Indigenous people.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 9 June 2026
In recent years, younger academics increasingly alleged that Wood was too well-established, the epitome of the old-school historian who minimized the lives of slaves, women and Indigenous people.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Vásquez was hit hard from the start but minimized the damage through four innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
When speaking to Popcast, Levinson also defended the sexualization of the series, explained why some of the storylines ended up mirroring real life, and why some characters were minimized.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Rather than treating quantum fluctuations as noise to be minimized, physicists are increasingly exploring ways to use them as functional tools.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Unlike diseases and insect pests that are unavoidable, catfacing is easily minimized with these straightforward tomato growing tips.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Adjective
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The wild card in the trade will be the development of Andrae, a very undersized yet nonetheless intriguing puck mover who will give Toronto’s back end a very different look than the big and limited Benoit.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Johnson is among six people featured by Pam Bondi whose cases have now been dismissed.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue were dismissed in two double-wicket maidens by Henry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The tiny female hippo is already drawing comparisons to the beloved Moo Deng, the Thai baby pygmy hippo who became a global sensation in 2024.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Hopefully, this will help determine whether they’re sparked by an eruption from a single neutron star, or when two of these tiny but massive bodies collide.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
Verb
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But Kesselring’s role was further diminished when Buffalo acquired defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline in March.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Since then, our evenings have been brighter and our melatonin diminished.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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After selling baklava at the Stock Show, the Unlus rented their first resraurant space in a small Eighth Avenue food hall.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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But the processes that govern gene regulation are proving so complex that some biologists wonder whether a full understanding of it — of how the genome really works — will ever be within the grasp of our puny minds.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
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In an earlier era, this panorama might have communicated the puny anonymity of corporate life.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Start checking the rice after about 15 minutes; the grains should be tender but not mushy, with a slightly firm center that doesn’t leave a chalky or bitty residue between your teeth after tasting.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Little-bitty trains coming this way, that way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The technology combines miniature gas sensors with machine-learning software to identify chemical signatures associated with food spoilage and common allergens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Former newspaper boxes will serve as miniature food pantries at locations like fire stations and community centers in Little Rock because of a new city initiative.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
17 June 2026
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“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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