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
Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.
—
New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The company minimizes the collection of personal data to avoid becoming a data repository.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
The designer explains that integrating appliances behind kitchen cabinetry minimizes visual clutter and allows the room's architecture to take the lead.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
These materials reduce the risk of attachments overheating or snagging, creating a gentle blow-dry that minimizes breakage and split ends.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The company minimizes the collection of personal data to avoid becoming a data repository.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
The designer explains that integrating appliances behind kitchen cabinetry minimizes visual clutter and allows the room's architecture to take the lead.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
These materials reduce the risk of attachments overheating or snagging, creating a gentle blow-dry that minimizes breakage and split ends.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
Verb
-
Klobuchar plans to introduce new legislation that could help bolster disclosure requirements about the circumstances surrounding settlements, and give states more power to intervene, review, and continue cases the DOJ voluntarily dismisses.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Of course, that argument dismisses the eyeball test.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Maybe the immediate need diminishes a bit after free agency.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
