as in to dismiss
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 minimize
The Oakland Zoo said Violeta is also drinking formula to minimize the chances of bone fractures.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Wi-Fi specifications have been optimized to minimize interference with robotic control systems without disrupting broader campus connectivity.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Gradually add a variety of high-fiber foods to your diet to minimize side effects like gas and bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Wi-Fi specifications have been optimized to minimize interference with robotic control systems without disrupting broader campus connectivity.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Gradually add a variety of high-fiber foods to your diet to minimize side effects like gas and bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Consider this: if users can readily obtain answers from their iPhone's lock screen or through Siri without needing to open a browser, Google's role in the information access process diminishes significantly.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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