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
His versatility allows McCullough to place him just about anywhere and shift him around the field to multiple positions in the same game in order to maximize his lineup while minimizing any potential defensive dropoff.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The nerves can be sutured back together to minimize pain, Bank said, but most breast surgeons haven’t been trained to do this.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
By leveraging this extensive expertise in producing critical and complex systems, the company is well-positioned to deliver on its commitment to the Army while minimizing risk and driving seamless production of M776 cannons, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
The nerves can be sutured back together to minimize pain, Bank said, but most breast surgeons haven’t been trained to do this.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
By leveraging this extensive expertise in producing critical and complex systems, the company is well-positioned to deliver on its commitment to the Army while minimizing risk and driving seamless production of M776 cannons, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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But in the motion to dismiss, McCallum said the shooter did not touch the railing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The deal dismissed charges of first-degree murder, tampering with a human body, burglary and theft from his case.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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