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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
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
Cleaning the sink, tub and toilet bowl on a regular basis is always helpful for keeping smells minimized, but don’t forget about your drains.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Leaders talk about compliance as a constraint on innovation—something to be managed, navigated or minimized.
—David Natroshvili, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The neoliberal paradigm treats capital efficiency as the supreme social good and worker compensation as simply a cost to be minimized.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Argentaia spans over 80 hectares and, through the use of Roman construction techniques, the consumption of water and energy have been minimized and the heating and cooling of floors and walls were made more efficient.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 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
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
Cleaning the sink, tub and toilet bowl on a regular basis is always helpful for keeping smells minimized, but don’t forget about your drains.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Leaders talk about compliance as a constraint on innovation—something to be managed, navigated or minimized.
—David Natroshvili, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The neoliberal paradigm treats capital efficiency as the supreme social good and worker compensation as simply a cost to be minimized.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Argentaia spans over 80 hectares and, through the use of Roman construction techniques, the consumption of water and energy have been minimized and the heating and cooling of floors and walls were made more efficient.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Adjective
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Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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In addition to being undersized, these utilitarian mats often skimp on style in favor of absorbency.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep scrolling for tiny travel essentials that'll fit right in your personal item.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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On paper, Baltimore’s geographic and institutional advantages make Austin look puny.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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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
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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For families This refined resort hosts families with aplomb (think special gifts in the room and miniature bathrobes).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The gallery’s Chinatown loft was made into a garage of sorts, housing dozens of miniature ATVs, motorcycles, cars, tractors, and invented vehicles that Kokopeli had constructed largely from Pampers.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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