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
This capability minimizes downtime and enables continuous 24/7 operation, improving equipment utilization and productivity.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Failing to Declutter First Trying to overhaul your current storage system while the garage is cramped with clutter (which also minimizes the value of your home) is unproductive.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
In simple terms, the brain is designed not for thinking, but to make efficient predictions about the world in a way that minimizes effort.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Yet a name like that minimizes the solidarity of several different nations.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The ComfortView Plus feature also minimizes blue light without compromising on color quality.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
The emollient, lightweight, blendable, noncomedogenic formula with a glowy finish minimizes the steps in your skin care routine, layers well under makeup and leaves no white cast.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Failing to Declutter First Trying to overhaul your current storage system while the garage is cramped with clutter (which also minimizes the value of your home) is unproductive.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
In simple terms, the brain is designed not for thinking, but to make efficient predictions about the world in a way that minimizes effort.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Yet a name like that minimizes the solidarity of several different nations.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The ComfortView Plus feature also minimizes blue light without compromising on color quality.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
The emollient, lightweight, blendable, noncomedogenic formula with a glowy finish minimizes the steps in your skin care routine, layers well under makeup and leaves no white cast.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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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 May 2026
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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,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Read's suit criticizes police for not searching the home where O'Keefe was found for blood, fingerprints or DNA evidence.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The suit also criticizes ChatGPT’s propensity to agree with users, arguing that the service’s sycophancy can lead users to develop dangerous psychological attachment to the platform and cause users to pay money to unlock more generous usage quotas.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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