How to Use maximize in a Sentence

maximize

verb
  • I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.
  • This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.
  • The surge will be maximized along and south of where the storm's center crosses the coast.
    Andrew Freedman, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
  • This year, many had a chance to brainstorm how to maximize green open space at the park.
    Tammy Murgareporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2022
  • What to do with your cash There are a number of ways to maximize your cash yields.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The trail ascends to its high point on long switchbacks that ease the climb and maximize scenic views.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Book a room with an ocean view terrace to maximize the edge-of-the-world feeling that Hanalei Bay is known for.
    Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2023
  • One way to make a little more space: The cup holders can fold in when not in use to maximize room around the car seat.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • The release of the final report will likely come close to the end of the year so the panel can maximize its time.
    Mary Clare Jalonick, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Snag it in both optic white and true black to maximize your styling options.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
  • The home juts out towards the waves in an angular shape and has walls of large windows to maximize the sea views.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
  • To maximize your counter space and dry many dishes at once, the best dish drying rack is this two-tier design by 1EasyLife.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Contrary to some beliefs, the building and train tracks were designed at the same time in an effort to maximize space.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
  • This soothing product is known to maximize moisture and create a dewy glow that helps calm and nourish the skin at the same time.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Stenberg and her stylist Chris knew how to maximize the fashion moment with a less-is-more approach.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024
  • The array had six spiral arms that maximized its surface area and thus the number of electrodes in contact with the brain.
    IEEE Spectrum, 16 May 2023
  • Like the option above, this sweater is made from a cozy fabric blend and comes oversized to maximize comfort.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022
  • But did that huge rear wing really need to be so tall to maximize rear-end downforce?
    Ben Stewart, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, finding the right dosage is key to maximizing those effects.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
  • One thing is for certain, The Niners have one of the elite rosters in the league with a genius coach who can maximize everyone’s skillsets.
    Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
  • In the new Heineken ad, two queens (Heineken and Marvel) are coming together to maximize their joint slay.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2023
  • To maximize the enjoyment of the outdoors, the rear deck has an inflatable hot tub.
    Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 16 May 2023
  • Their goal is to maximize profits, not to ensure their workers are safe.
    Liza Featherstone, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Brainstorm with your child about how to maximize their eating time.
    Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024
  • Three for the price of one, Commando’s thong set is the best way to maximize foundational wardrobe pieces.
    Vogue Shopping Editors, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
  • By pulling the entrance back from the street and extending the upper floors above it, Breuer maximized both the usable floor space and the sense of separation from the city.
    Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 6 June 2023
  • Salmon learned how to maximize space during an online course at squarefootgardening.com.
    Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
  • Fans could see the Padres play a postseason game at Petco Park for the first time in 16 years, and the Padres wanted to maximize the home-field advantage.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Money was a major factor in all three signings, for sure, but the offers were maximized by the atmosphere.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024

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