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 precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
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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
Using the same soil mix for all cactus plants minimizes this issue.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
This minimizes the chance of birds or pests removing the seeds or wind or rain blowing or washing them away.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Or worse, women will share a menopause symptom with a provider who minimizes it.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
The medium-coverage formula doubles as an anti-aging serum thanks to vitamin C that minimizes dark spots.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Steaming minimizes nutrient loss by using minimal water and a short cooking time.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
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
Using the same soil mix for all cactus plants minimizes this issue.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
This minimizes the chance of birds or pests removing the seeds or wind or rain blowing or washing them away.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Or worse, women will share a menopause symptom with a provider who minimizes it.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
The medium-coverage formula doubles as an anti-aging serum thanks to vitamin C that minimizes dark spots.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Steaming minimizes nutrient loss by using minimal water and a short cooking time.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
Verb
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
20 Feb. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paxton’s intervention also criticizes the panel of administrative law judges for failing to seek a medical expert’s opinion before determining Bowden could be subject to discipline from the medical board.—
Evan MacDonald,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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