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to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximizing
The Ravens have long been one of the better organizations at maximizing tough, technically sound linemen.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
While there are gonzo versions of full-size trucks available, your best bet for maximizing value and capability is a midsize truck.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Amazon has dozens more discounts to find on bistro sets perfect for maximizing space and functionality on even the smallest patios.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Each multitasking formula keeps your makeup look in place while maximizing its luminance, giving your glam a fresh, crease-free finish (even after hours of wear).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Lying on the ground increases the effect by maximizing skin-to-earth surface area.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Growing tomatoes in small spaces is possible with pruning, vertical supports, and maximizing sunlight exposure.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
By identifying risks early, the care team at Saddleback Medical Center creates personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, thereby minimizing complications and maximizing positive outcomes.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Stewart recommends maximizing space by designing where the furniture will go before the patio is installed.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
While there are gonzo versions of full-size trucks available, your best bet for maximizing value and capability is a midsize truck.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Amazon has dozens more discounts to find on bistro sets perfect for maximizing space and functionality on even the smallest patios.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Each multitasking formula keeps your makeup look in place while maximizing its luminance, giving your glam a fresh, crease-free finish (even after hours of wear).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Lying on the ground increases the effect by maximizing skin-to-earth surface area.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Growing tomatoes in small spaces is possible with pruning, vertical supports, and maximizing sunlight exposure.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
By identifying risks early, the care team at Saddleback Medical Center creates personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, thereby minimizing complications and maximizing positive outcomes.
—Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Stewart recommends maximizing space by designing where the furniture will go before the patio is installed.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In further experiments in mice, the researchers found that the type of food appeared to matter, too—eating a fat-rich diet (in this case, corn oil) emerged as key to boosting the T cells’ abilities when compared with carbohydrate- or protein-rich diets.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2026
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Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map Wednesday that would give Republicans a leg up in four more House seats, boosting their chances of keeping control of the chamber amid a nationwide redistricting arms race.—
Patrick Marley,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The expansion is also expected to add more natural light, green space and a new lobby in the hopes of enhancing comfort and care for families, hospital leaders, who touted the tower as a ‘transformative project,’ said on Wednesday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Work may need to be repeatedly translated between systems, increasing the effort required for alignment without necessarily enhancing output.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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