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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The charges were dismissed because West’s cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained. (Netflix) Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin — who denied pulling the trigger — was also put on trial for involuntary manslaughter last July, but the case was dismissed after the judge learned that prosecutors had withheld evidence from the defense.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Give credit without diminishing your own contributions.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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