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
Nothing about defending constitutional rights minimizes that.
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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
The monitor is also TÜV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certified, which means the monitor minimizes eyestrain, no matter how long your gaming sessions are.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
However, all might not be lost for Camilla, as some suggest that William is preparing to be the kind of king who minimizes scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Apr. 2026
The administration minimizes the overall budgetary effect of its spending plans by projecting average growth in gross national product at 3% annually over the next decade.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Their shock-absorbing outsoles also distribute weight evenly, which in turn minimizes impact to tender or sensitive areas like your heel or the ball of your foot.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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
The monitor is also TÜV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certified, which means the monitor minimizes eyestrain, no matter how long your gaming sessions are.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
However, all might not be lost for Camilla, as some suggest that William is preparing to be the kind of king who minimizes scandals.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Apr. 2026
The administration minimizes the overall budgetary effect of its spending plans by projecting average growth in gross national product at 3% annually over the next decade.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Their shock-absorbing outsoles also distribute weight evenly, which in turn minimizes impact to tender or sensitive areas like your heel or the ball of your foot.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
Verb
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If Erdos dismisses the lawsuit on account of arbitration, that will mean the dispute leaves the public court system and continues in arbitration, which is private and subject to confidentiality provisions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
16 Apr. 2026
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But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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