as in to dismiss
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 minimize
Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
These features that help minimize blisters and keep you comfortable well beyond 10,000 steps.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Mist in the Afternoon Misting your fruit trees during the hottest parts of the day can help minimize heat stress.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
These features that help minimize blisters and keep you comfortable well beyond 10,000 steps.
—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Mist in the Afternoon Misting your fruit trees during the hottest parts of the day can help minimize heat stress.
—
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
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In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
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Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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