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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
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
In cold-atom environments, where disturbances are minimized, even minute frequency shifts could become detectable.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
That way, costs are minimized while still maximizing the outcome for each homeowner and their furry friends.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Although confronting the scourge of anti-Asian violence has long been a priority for Asian American scholars and activists, their insights have too often been ignored or minimized by policymakers, educators, and journalists.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Working with Apprenticely, Presley has come up with a plan to train more employees to operate the high-tech machines, so that if one employee is out and a robot crashes, downtime can be minimized.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 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
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
In cold-atom environments, where disturbances are minimized, even minute frequency shifts could become detectable.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
That way, costs are minimized while still maximizing the outcome for each homeowner and their furry friends.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Although confronting the scourge of anti-Asian violence has long been a priority for Asian American scholars and activists, their insights have too often been ignored or minimized by policymakers, educators, and journalists.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Working with Apprenticely, Presley has come up with a plan to train more employees to operate the high-tech machines, so that if one employee is out and a robot crashes, downtime can be minimized.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
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Rickon said that at 70 pounds, Slim Shady was undersized and likely hadn’t had adequate space for his habitat to this time.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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How could an undersized, underclassman quarterback coming off a serious knee injury fend off a QB who’d received offers from the likes of Oklahoma, Miami and Notre Dame?—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a Groyper account on X suggested that Jewish people were responsible for contemporary German immigration policy, Rogers, using her official State Department account, dismissed the claim as nonsense.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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And yet, when HB 1098 was introduced in 2023, critics dismissed it as a solution in search of a problem.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With little more than a few beach chairs and a tiny oceanfront bar, these cozy accommodations feel perfectly remote and removed, just what the doctor ordered for your stay on Anegada.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The flashes occurred as tiny fragments of cosmic material, or micrometeoroids, impacted the lunar surface.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Atkins also was diminished during the latter part of the season by a calf strain, which sidelined her for several weeks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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None of this has diminished the ambition of the budget’s spending side.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And unlike most electrics that try their best to look the part but offer relatively puny power figures, the STRiX boasts impressive horsepower figures in addition to the high torque that comes as a byproduct of electric motors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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The wipeout has erased over $265 billion in market cap; Blackstone and Blue Owl are now trading far below their levels of late 2021, and the sudden drop left KKR, Apollo and Ares showing puny, market-trailing gains over that near half-decade.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 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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In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Compact or miniature ones usually have between 600 and 800 watts.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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