as in disparagement
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as in dismissing
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 minimizing
Jacob A Tennessen,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
This Miniature Intraoral Robot (MIR) would allow dentists to order the crown at the same time, minimizing the number of return appointments.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Bombardieri shares advice and exercises to help couples navigate the divide and find compromise — while minimizing regret in the process.
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Andee Tagle,
NPR,
25 June 2026
As a result, traditional mechanical and chemical approaches may actually work against the goal of minimizing algae in ponds and other water features.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Experts also suggested making lists, turning off phone notifications, and minimizing the number of open browser tabs to reduce interruptions.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
24 June 2026
The specialty sneakers are designed with a shock-absorbing sole to alleviate pressure and strain on your heels and joints by minimizing the impact of your steps.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Analytics engines generate insights closer to the data, minimizing redundant processing.
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Chhandomay Mandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
The risk of adaptation is highest under a continuous, strong selection pressure, so minimizing, switching and staggering pesticides can help thwart resistance.
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Jacob A Tennessen,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
This Miniature Intraoral Robot (MIR) would allow dentists to order the crown at the same time, minimizing the number of return appointments.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Bombardieri shares advice and exercises to help couples navigate the divide and find compromise — while minimizing regret in the process.
—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
25 June 2026
As a result, traditional mechanical and chemical approaches may actually work against the goal of minimizing algae in ponds and other water features.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Experts also suggested making lists, turning off phone notifications, and minimizing the number of open browser tabs to reduce interruptions.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
24 June 2026
The specialty sneakers are designed with a shock-absorbing sole to alleviate pressure and strain on your heels and joints by minimizing the impact of your steps.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Analytics engines generate insights closer to the data, minimizing redundant processing.
—
Chhandomay Mandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizing
Noun
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Asserting claims for tortious interference, civil conspiracy, commercial disparagement and violations of Illinois consumer fraud laws, the Butlers sought more than $50 million in compensatory damages and over $200 million in punitive damages.
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These disparagements cut to the core of southern manhood.
Verb
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
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Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
Noun
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Apolline may embrace the social media aspects of her career but George’s belittlement rankles her.
Verb
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Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
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The 23-page analysis also pointed to escalating public health and social services costs, declining investments in capital improvements and an outsized reliance on state and federal tax dollars as drivers of the county’s diminishing financial health.
Verb
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Several had a history of criticizing vaccine recommendations or questioning their safety.
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From Lebanon, Ghosn seized the moment, criticizing current leadership and offering himself as a solution.
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“Minimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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