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
The washer minimizes water usage by intelligently recycling and filtering during each stage.
—
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 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
The Korean multitasking skincare-makeup hybrid creates radiance with high-definition, evens out the complexion, and minimizes imperfections, all while caring for the skin.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Your Lawn Aerating the lawn helps nutrients reach deeper into the soil, minimizes compaction, and can help when overseeding the lawn.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 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
The Korean multitasking skincare-makeup hybrid creates radiance with high-definition, evens out the complexion, and minimizes imperfections, all while caring for the skin.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Your Lawn Aerating the lawn helps nutrients reach deeper into the soil, minimizes compaction, and can help when overseeding the lawn.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
Verb
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Each side dismisses the other's contention.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump dismisses Republican mayoral hopeful as Giuliani allies support Cuomo.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 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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To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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