as in increasing
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
For a tech founder, the playbook for maximizing attention and hype around a great product launch usually starts with a big-bang event; a press release, a party for the who’s who of tech, a killer demo.
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Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Now, the search is on for a coach capable of maximizing what could be the end of McDavid’s time in Edmonton.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Where earlier plans were focused on maximizing economic growth, this one places far greater emphasis on resilience in an era of mounting uncertainty.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Proper sunlight, pollination, and nutrients are key to maximizing cucumber yields.
—Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
This routine uses compound movements to engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, maximizing calorie burn in a short window.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Their interest is only in maximizing profit.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Skiers can navigate 55 runs, with fast, high-tech lifts maximizing downhill time.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Now, the search is on for a coach capable of maximizing what could be the end of McDavid’s time in Edmonton.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Where earlier plans were focused on maximizing economic growth, this one places far greater emphasis on resilience in an era of mounting uncertainty.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Proper sunlight, pollination, and nutrients are key to maximizing cucumber yields.
—Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
This routine uses compound movements to engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, maximizing calorie burn in a short window.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Their interest is only in maximizing profit.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Skiers can navigate 55 runs, with fast, high-tech lifts maximizing downhill time.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Doing so compresses the light reflected from the plasma, thereby increasing its intensity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Connecticut’s Alex Karaban also stood out in shooting drills — finishing first in midrange shooting and the 3-point star drill — after boosting his vertical jump by 5½ inches since the 2024 combine.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The country is known for collagen-boosting procedures, skin regeneration therapies and advanced laser treatments tied to the global K-beauty movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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While Univision will continue to feature the highly dramatic telenovelas for which it is best known, the network is augmenting its schedule in areas that are certain to draw broader crowds, including sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Semafor’s journalists helped fill in the gaps by augmenting the readout with reporting that wasn’t captured in the transcript.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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