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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Recent Examples of minimized
Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
But analyzing what is implied, minimized or left out entirely can illuminate a much more complex political and social agenda.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
This is a form of emotional muscle memory built by past experiences of feeling forgotten, minimized or overlooked.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
The damage to Caden’s body was minimized by his older brother quickly pulling off his shirt and instructing him to stop, drop and roll to put out the fire.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Also, by completely draining the fish of blood, the risk of bacterial growth is minimized and thus the source of the fishy odor is diminished too.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
McLean effectively minimized the moment.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
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
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
If topical corticosteroids are prescribed, long-term or excessive use should be minimized to reduce side effects.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Dating back to the Tariff Act of 1930, the rule has let people avoid paying import tariffs and taxes on items of small value and minimized customs processing, including inspections.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
But analyzing what is implied, minimized or left out entirely can illuminate a much more complex political and social agenda.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
This is a form of emotional muscle memory built by past experiences of feeling forgotten, minimized or overlooked.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Responses that joked about and minimized the posters’ experiences, or were unsupportive in other ways, were comparatively rare.
—Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
The damage to Caden’s body was minimized by his older brother quickly pulling off his shirt and instructing him to stop, drop and roll to put out the fire.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Also, by completely draining the fish of blood, the risk of bacterial growth is minimized and thus the source of the fishy odor is diminished too.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
McLean effectively minimized the moment.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
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
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
If topical corticosteroids are prescribed, long-term or excessive use should be minimized to reduce side effects.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Verb
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Spurs have, for now, dismissed takeover talk.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His previous criminal history includes two violations of an abuse prevention order and a charge of destruction of property, all of which have been dismissed.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With four weeks of consistent use, our tester’s dark spots were diminished, and her skin looked even-toned and healthy.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, with the rise of summaries and instant answers, their impact on driving actual site traffic has diminished.—
Noa Eshed,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tessa, a Coastal Carolina recruit in lacrosse, is undersized for a middle.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Considered undersized as a 5-foot-11, 185-pound senior, Ellis injured his shoulder in high school and received little college interest.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And in the case of this particular tiny home, the Timberline model by Amazon brand Allwood, that picture-perfect retreat is just a click away.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aalo expects to complete construction and reach criticality by July 4, 2026, a timeline the company says demonstrates the speed at which small, modular nuclear reactors can be deployed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Snap up travel essentials, comfy pajamas, small kitchen must-haves, and more gems.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His splendid defense never wavered, but Harris was statistically the worst lineup regular in the majors this season through the All-Star break, batting .210 with a puny .551 OPS in 93 games.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Why won’t these punier equities go along with the program?—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But whole, giant ecosystems are within those little, itty bitty things.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
20 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Stewart said one of his favorite things about having such a wide range of cars, from itty bitty Italian sports cars like Lamborghinis to tricked out high horsepower SUVs, is the ability to take a different car for a spin every day.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the early 20th century, Marcel Breuer and Alvar Aalto created miniature versions of their existing pieces.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tini's owner had shared on Instagram that the miniature dachshund was born in 2024 and that the pair are based in Dallas, Texas.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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