as in to increase
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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Remember: successful treks begin with the right gear, so keep scrolling to explore the 14 best tactical hiking pants, leggings, and tights that skip the bulk and maximize performance and comfort.
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Editor's tip: Divide your hair into small sections and work through each to maximize body and bounce.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
The Financial Implications For Nurseries Understanding the nursery business's dual-seasonality helps owners and operators maximize their yearly profitability.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Artist agents have emerged to maximize the possibilities and profit such crossover presents.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Editor's tip: Divide your hair into small sections and work through each to maximize body and bounce.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
The Financial Implications For Nurseries Understanding the nursery business's dual-seasonality helps owners and operators maximize their yearly profitability.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Artist agents have emerged to maximize the possibilities and profit such crossover presents.
—Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The biggest prize for green groups came as voters approved Proposition 4, a statewide bond measure to provide $10 billion to thin forests to reduce wildfire risk, expand parks and open spaces, and boost water recycling, groundwater storage and stream restoration for wildlife.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump's showing also boosted outcomes for Latino Republicans.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For those on social media, there is a way to track election results that might be helpful as a way to augment major media coverage.John Brandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This means installing lighting at multiple levels including ceiling lights, table and floor lamps, and wall sconces to augment any natural light.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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