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
One that minimizes partisan conflict and builds partnerships for success.
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Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
By keeping the airflow contained and controlled, the robot minimizes any risk while still providing effective cooling.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Scholarly analysis of PragerU videos have found the content minimizes the impact of slavery and promotes misinformation on topics including climate change.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Her design headquarters is housed in an eco-conscious building that minimizes the company’s carbon footprint, according to the company.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Since these helmets are aimed at riders spending long hours touring on tarmac, Cardo has paid special attention to airflow and stability, thanks to rigorous wind tunnel testing and a precision ventilation system that minimizes fatigue and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
By keeping the airflow contained and controlled, the robot minimizes any risk while still providing effective cooling.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Scholarly analysis of PragerU videos have found the content minimizes the impact of slavery and promotes misinformation on topics including climate change.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Her design headquarters is housed in an eco-conscious building that minimizes the company’s carbon footprint, according to the company.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Since these helmets are aimed at riders spending long hours touring on tarmac, Cardo has paid special attention to airflow and stability, thanks to rigorous wind tunnel testing and a precision ventilation system that minimizes fatigue and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 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,
6 Jan. 2026
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Opposition criticizes the deal Skerrit provided few details on how his island, still facing a housing shortage after Category 5 Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September 2017, plans to accommodate the refugees.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Animal rights is not the only point on which Sliwa criticizes the president.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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