as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of minimizes
This saves energy and minimizes the need for braking.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
By gathering all necessary, nuanced information upfront, AI drastically minimizes compliance risks and empowers more proactive support strategies.
—Anant Agarwal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recycling foil helps reduce waste and minimizes the demand for raw aluminum production, a process that consumes about 95% more energy than recycling existing aluminum and generates significant greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The latter has a toning effect that minimizes the appearance of pores, leaving skin visibly smoother.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
For non-Africans, a shrunken representation of Africa minimizes its demographic, economic and strategic significance, Ndiaye added.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
The strength of record metric rewards teams for defeating quality opponents and minimizes the penalty for losing to good teams.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
This product minimizes breakage and leaves hair looking healthier and shinier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
By breaking down quickly and efficiently in the septic tank, the toilet paper minimizes the contribution to the sludge layer.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
By gathering all necessary, nuanced information upfront, AI drastically minimizes compliance risks and empowers more proactive support strategies.
—Anant Agarwal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recycling foil helps reduce waste and minimizes the demand for raw aluminum production, a process that consumes about 95% more energy than recycling existing aluminum and generates significant greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The latter has a toning effect that minimizes the appearance of pores, leaving skin visibly smoother.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
For non-Africans, a shrunken representation of Africa minimizes its demographic, economic and strategic significance, Ndiaye added.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
The strength of record metric rewards teams for defeating quality opponents and minimizes the penalty for losing to good teams.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2025
This product minimizes breakage and leaves hair looking healthier and shinier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
By breaking down quickly and efficiently in the septic tank, the toilet paper minimizes the contribution to the sludge layer.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
Verb
-
Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
-
Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.—
Bill Waid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
-
What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share