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
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors, experts say.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
From there the goal is to find a diet that’s as liberal as possible yet still minimizes gastrointestinal discomfort, adds Lupu.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Nothing about defending constitutional rights minimizes that.
—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
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Treating rap lyrics as diary entries minimizes their artistic value while playing on negative racial stereotypes to influence jurors, experts say.
—Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
From there the goal is to find a diet that’s as liberal as possible yet still minimizes gastrointestinal discomfort, adds Lupu.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Nothing about defending constitutional rights minimizes that.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
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When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cutting educational, recreational, arts and youth development activities not only diminishes quality of life but may also lead to juvenile delinquency, justice system involvement or dependency on government assistance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Perpetuating ageism diminishes all of us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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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 2 May. 2026.
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