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
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
There is more attention on minimizing scalp tension.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
The new bundle should help the two mid-tier services pool catalogues and blunt churn while minimizing the onerous cost of trying to compete on spending with the global giants.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Not only that, but California has very specific fuel specifications aimed at minimizing smog.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
As a result, everyone could benefit from minimizing the amount of personal information about them online.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Others place greater importance on independence, energy levels or minimizing side effects.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 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.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
There is more attention on minimizing scalp tension.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
The new bundle should help the two mid-tier services pool catalogues and blunt churn while minimizing the onerous cost of trying to compete on spending with the global giants.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Not only that, but California has very specific fuel specifications aimed at minimizing smog.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
As a result, everyone could benefit from minimizing the amount of personal information about them online.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Others place greater importance on independence, energy levels or minimizing side effects.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizing
Noun
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These disparagements cut to the core of southern manhood.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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The contract contained a non-disparagement clause, and in law, the special thing about disparagement is that unlike defamation, the truth is not a defense against disparagement.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That included dismissing all claims against the Herald defendants and Mayor Wu.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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Media covered the story briefly before dismissing it as youthful overreaction or isolated activism.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Apolline may embrace the social media aspects of her career but George’s belittlement rankles her.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The delay also would push the removal into the middle of the night, diminishing the audience watching the event in person or on TV.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Once the scene resurfaced online some ten years later, internet users leveraged the phrase as a way to distinguish those who were musically superior (who had the range) and those who were not, diminishing them regardless of their popularity.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The group issued a point-by-point analysis of the memorandum, criticizing it for potentially freeing up tens of billions of dollars for Iran without putting sufficient safeguards to ensure the country won’t use the money to fund operations against the United States.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Minimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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