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 Thunder are also a low-pass offense; that minimizes the Lakers’ steal opportunities as well.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors, experts say.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
From there the goal is to find a diet that’s as liberal as possible yet still minimizes gastrointestinal discomfort, adds Lupu.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Nothing about defending constitutional rights minimizes that.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors, experts say.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
From there the goal is to find a diet that’s as liberal as possible yet still minimizes gastrointestinal discomfort, adds Lupu.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Nothing about defending constitutional rights minimizes that.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
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When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Art thrives on openness, and any narrowing of that space diminishes it.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
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The audit also criticizes the city for not trying to boost compliance by issuing fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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