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
The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Steaming minimizes nutrient loss by using minimal water and a short cooking time.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Additional sorting of waste bins will take place behind the scenes to minimize contamination and maximize recycling, according to the league.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, city officials continue to look at ways to minimize a budget deficit that would grow without intervention.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Steaming minimizes nutrient loss by using minimal water and a short cooking time.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Additional sorting of waste bins will take place behind the scenes to minimize contamination and maximize recycling, according to the league.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, city officials continue to look at ways to minimize a budget deficit that would grow without intervention.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saab denied the allegations and appealed to have the charges dismissed on grounds of diplomatic immunity.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the measure would have significant negative economic impact on the Northern Colorado region, potentially diminish cherished and time-honored campus traditions, and erode the public safety infrastructure the campus has put in place to support students and the broader community.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Facial hair prevents the mask from properly sealing to your face, diminishing its guarantee of protection.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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