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sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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Recent Examples of minimized
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
Other times they are postponed, minimized, misunderstood or met with subtle defensiveness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
But those receipts have been at least somewhat minimized by the lavish tax breaks local governments have granted to data center developers.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
For as long as medicine has been practiced, women’s health concerns have been minimized, misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Florida attorneys general in both parties scrupulously minimized their secondary roles as partisan politicians.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
As a result, low-end distortion is minimized, and sound becomes clearer.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Think about a moment at work when your contribution was minimized.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Other times they are postponed, minimized, misunderstood or met with subtle defensiveness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Those fights faded once governments began delineating specific zones where such projects were allowed and impacts could be minimized.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
But those receipts have been at least somewhat minimized by the lavish tax breaks local governments have granted to data center developers.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
For as long as medicine has been practiced, women’s health concerns have been minimized, misdiagnosed or dismissed.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Florida attorneys general in both parties scrupulously minimized their secondary roles as partisan politicians.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
As a result, low-end distortion is minimized, and sound becomes clearer.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Think about a moment at work when your contribution was minimized.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Adjective
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Blay, an undersized defensive tackle out of Miami, is a UDFA to watch.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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After being a third-round draft pick in 2012, the undersized Wilson went on to lead the Seahawks to two Super Bowls, winning one in a blowout of the Denver Broncos following the 2013 season.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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And a federal judge dismissed both of those cases.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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One new study looked at how the coloring of microplastics – the tiny bits of plastics found everywhere from our rivers to our brains – may actually be helping increase temperatures.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The lab didn't take DNA samples from each fish, which can be done by clipping off a tiny bit of one fin.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 One small fix today could make everything run better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Tesla’s generating puny and declining returns on the plants, inventories and other assets now on its books.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those nascent data centers were positively puny compared to today’s behemoths.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 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 girls, buzzed on miniature cans of soda, lingered in the liminal space between rolling credits and parental pickup.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Prairie Plants to Try In addition to wildlife habitat and food, a miniature prairie delivers year-round texture and color variation.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 May 2026
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“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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