as in dismisses
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 minimizes
Since these helmets are aimed at riders spending long hours touring on tarmac, Cardo has paid special attention to airflow and stability, thanks to rigorous wind tunnel testing and a precision ventilation system that minimizes fatigue and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.
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New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The gel format also prevents leakage and minimizes thermal expansion, enhancing operational safety.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Removing small amounts of the leaf blade each mowing minimizes plant stress.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Rodsky said setting boundaries around caregiving with a partner is part of building a partnership at home that minimizes the chance of burnout.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2025
Much like a soccer team employing zonal marking on a corner kick or free kick, going zone against a baseline out of bounds (BLOB) or sideline out of bounds (SLOB) play simplifies the defensive assignments and minimizes the impact of the opponent's crossing and screening actions.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Formula-wise, stabilized retinal is super gentle and minimizes irritation, while ginseng brightens and boosts circulation, and glycerin supports the skin barrier.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The gel format also prevents leakage and minimizes thermal expansion, enhancing operational safety.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Removing small amounts of the leaf blade each mowing minimizes plant stress.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Rodsky said setting boundaries around caregiving with a partner is part of building a partnership at home that minimizes the chance of burnout.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2025
Much like a soccer team employing zonal marking on a corner kick or free kick, going zone against a baseline out of bounds (BLOB) or sideline out of bounds (SLOB) play simplifies the defensive assignments and minimizes the impact of the opponent's crossing and screening actions.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Formula-wise, stabilized retinal is super gentle and minimizes irritation, while ginseng brightens and boosts circulation, and glycerin supports the skin barrier.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
Verb
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The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some critics have interpreted the ending as a glib last-minute twist that threatens to neutralize the story’s potency and dismisses the seriousness of the movie’s premise.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 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,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the risk of over-generalizing, as the protein content of a drink rises, its deliciousness diminishes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith is a comedian and libertarian who often criticizes both Democrats and Republicans through a libertarian lens.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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