as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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as in undersize
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Recent Examples of minimized
Nick Crain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
So any advantage a driver or team has today will likely be minimized and copied in short order.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
This risk can be minimized by training developers to critically assess AI recommendations for biases and security gaps.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Heavy on spectacle and light on her trademark personal connectivity, Blige’s 100-minute set was hindered by questionable pacing and condensed arrangements that minimized her formidable skills as a vocalist.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
The accomplishments Kaneland achieved this season can’t be minimized regardless of the final outcome, though.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
With domain-specific AI agents, the occurrence of AI bias is minimized, since businesses train and fine-tune AI models on their own, contextually relevant data.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
If topical corticosteroids are prescribed, long-term or excessive use should be minimized to reduce side effects.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
That danger has now been minimized, even if the Bayern players still have a job to do next week at the BayArena.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Given these circumstances, the stakes that come with winning games down the stretch have, in some ways, been minimized.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
So any advantage a driver or team has today will likely be minimized and copied in short order.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
This risk can be minimized by training developers to critically assess AI recommendations for biases and security gaps.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Heavy on spectacle and light on her trademark personal connectivity, Blige’s 100-minute set was hindered by questionable pacing and condensed arrangements that minimized her formidable skills as a vocalist.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
The accomplishments Kaneland achieved this season can’t be minimized regardless of the final outcome, though.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
With domain-specific AI agents, the occurrence of AI bias is minimized, since businesses train and fine-tune AI models on their own, contextually relevant data.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
If topical corticosteroids are prescribed, long-term or excessive use should be minimized to reduce side effects.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
That danger has now been minimized, even if the Bayern players still have a job to do next week at the BayArena.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Verb
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Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, five months later, Johansson’s request for the restraining order was forced to be dismissed after the papers were unable to be served to her alleged stalker.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Common inefficiencies, such as old windows, poor insulation, and undersized AC units, exacerbate this effect.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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If the three slot players produce far more than the taller boundary receivers do, the Canes will need to accept being undersized at receiver.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The server came with a tiny wicker basket of bread.—
D. S. Waldman,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tiny matching spoon fits perfectly inside the lid of the jam jar, and the jar even comes with a circular spoon rest. Serve up your favorite jams of the season, or use the jar in a gift basket alongside homemade creations during the holidays.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their overall role is still small but significantly elevated when viewed as part of the non-carbon share.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This analog bracelet watch is waterproof, small, and makes a great replacement for a smartwatch—100% calling her name on the way out the door each day.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Per Nielsen, broadcast channels accounted for a puny 4.1 percent of all TV viewing among viewers aged 6-17, while cable (remember that?) wasn’t much better, with a 6.1 percent share.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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There will be a puny amount spent on commercials and campaign literature relative to the amount of ads and mail produced that promote Kinloch's candidacy.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Seb Stafford-Bloor Bundesliga Team of the Season A tricky selection, because this has been a very bitty Bundesliga season, and many of the players included here have played well during rich periods, rather than across the whole thing.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Everything was unsettled and bitty.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Once inside the lymph node, the liver cells induce it to start growing a miniature version of a liver, called an ectopic organ, which has the same function as the original.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Here, guests will receive one plushie—a miniature Lapras—and a smaller goodie bag which features the embroidered beach bag, cap, and oversized T-shirt.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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