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sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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Recent Examples of minimized
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
Drinking plenty of water while flying supports circulation, reduces fatigue and jet lag, and minimized dehydration from the dry cabin.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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
Around 400 were involved in experiments where pain was not minimized.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
How can the footprint of the building and a three-level parking structure to house about 300 cars be minimized?
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Drinking plenty of water while flying supports circulation, reduces fatigue and jet lag, and minimized dehydration from the dry cabin.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Around 400 were involved in experiments where pain was not minimized.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
How can the footprint of the building and a three-level parking structure to house about 300 cars be minimized?
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Adjective
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Belk had Fitzgerald, an undersized safety, in his room for one year after Fitzgerald transferred from NC State.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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There’s no denying that at 5-11, York is widely considered undersized for the pro level.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some claims have been dismissed or settled out of court, while others are ongoing.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Republicans have a tiny four-vote majority in the chamber, and the president’s party historically struggles in midterm balloting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lunch is served here too, but during the day most guests prefer to head over to the family’s beach club, Bagno Assunta, which serves classic Italian summer fare, like a solid insalata caprese and spaghetti alle arselle (tiny local clams).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For those who have been advocating for more telework protections since 2024, their fervor hasn’t diminished.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Broadband, long the savior of the sector as video footprints have diminished, has also shown signs of weakness over the past year or two.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It was found [that] the actual tumor was pretty small.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Launching as soon as 2035, LISA could sense waves from much more massive mergers of supermassive black holes rather than the waves from puny 50-stellar-mass black holes that are within LIGO’s purview.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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For weeks voter polls have found that three Democrats are locked in a tie, albeit at a puny level, around 10%, while the other five Democrats are buried in single digits.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 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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Its miniature form factor makes this solution the most compact and cost-effective currently available for integration into land vehicles, drones and munitions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Spike Lee, the last in a starry parade of presenters to honor Murphy, had the task of presenting him with that seemingly miniature trophy.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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