as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in disparagement
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of minimizing
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Macy is a surprisingly empathetic narrator, seeking to find common ground with QAnon conspiracists and Second Amendment fundamentalists, without ever minimizing her own beliefs.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
High-efficiency energy systems, photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system further contribute to minimizing emissions.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Mamdani seized the opportunity to criticize Cuomo’s past handling of immigration enforcement, accusing him of minimizing federal crackdowns in other cities like Los Angeles.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
As with Korean retinols, using exfoliants that are mild enough to be used daily can ultimately maximize your glow while minimizing sensitivity.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
When retired, each installation is designed to leave behind a clean water reservoir, minimizing environmental impact.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
This high power-to-weight ratio is critical for aviation, where minimizing weight is essential for efficiency and operational viability.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Macy is a surprisingly empathetic narrator, seeking to find common ground with QAnon conspiracists and Second Amendment fundamentalists, without ever minimizing her own beliefs.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
High-efficiency energy systems, photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system further contribute to minimizing emissions.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Mamdani seized the opportunity to criticize Cuomo’s past handling of immigration enforcement, accusing him of minimizing federal crackdowns in other cities like Los Angeles.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
As with Korean retinols, using exfoliants that are mild enough to be used daily can ultimately maximize your glow while minimizing sensitivity.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
When retired, each installation is designed to leave behind a clean water reservoir, minimizing environmental impact.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
This high power-to-weight ratio is critical for aviation, where minimizing weight is essential for efficiency and operational viability.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizing
Verb
-
In the aftermath of the meeting, LSU personnel met to discuss the viability of dismissing the coach, considering his massive buyout clause.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Comments such as these underlie the medical establishment’s long history of dismissing women’s pain, which can further harm their health.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The Fed’s achievements in stabilizing markets during the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid pandemic, and in bringing down inflation while avoiding recession in recent years, deserve praise rather than disparagement.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
-
Patel had sought $10 million in damages on claims of defamation, injurious falsehood and business disparagement.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
This pattern of visits from Americans of steadily diminishing rank (watch for a visit from a deputy director of the Fish and Wildlife Service in mid-January) suggests the opposite of sustained attention.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Hormone therapy is often an effective option for menopausal women who are experiencing these uncomfortable symptoms due to the diminishing levels of ovarian hormones.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Kerr, who played for Popovich in San Antonio at the end of his career and has a strong relationship with his former coach, was asked about load management in the context of a prominent former teammate criticizing the concept.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
-
The former school board member turned charter school executive has built her platform by criticizing the public school system, promoting school choice and private alternatives – all while profiting from establishing and providing services to charter schools throughout the state and nation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Minimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizing. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share