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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Recent Examples of maximize
Hunting in extreme heat or total darkness wasn't practical, so cats adapted to a schedule that maximized their chances of finding food.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Not content with simply landing LeBron James’ successor in Luka Doncic, the Lakers moved to maximize the time in which the tenures of the two generational superstars will overlap.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
To maximize your harvest, place in a sunny, warm window and prune into a 3-6-foot tree.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Season four was also split into two halves which, again, seems likely as Netflix will want to maximize the show’s rollout.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Not content with simply landing LeBron James’ successor in Luka Doncic, the Lakers moved to maximize the time in which the tenures of the two generational superstars will overlap.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
To maximize your harvest, place in a sunny, warm window and prune into a 3-6-foot tree.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Season four was also split into two halves which, again, seems likely as Netflix will want to maximize the show’s rollout.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Navigators are stationed throughout the country to help people enroll in ACA and Medicaid coverage and are credited with boosting the programs’ enrollment in recent years.—
Amanda Seitz,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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On top of its luxurious scent profile, its formula utilizes a mix of Brazilian olive oil and microalgae extract, two antioxidant-rich ingredients that support the skin barrier, boost elasticity and calm inflammation.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
18 Feb. 2025
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On the water, drone boats and robo-subs are augmenting the firepower of more traditional, more expensive ships.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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The mid-2010s Instagram vibe is augmented by the floods of emoji or comments that crowd the screen as Belle and Milla drink in the attention or shrink from criticism.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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The phenomenon will visible to the naked eye from Earth’s Western Hemisphere, but will be enhanced with telescopes and binoculars, NASA says.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The OnePlus Open is a sleek, lightweight, foldable phone with a hinge that's designed with fewer parts and premium materials, feels sturdy, and folds flat, enhancing usability.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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