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 deeply early in the day and avoid overhead watering to allow foliage to dry before nightfall to minimize fungal diseases.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
It’s aged in oak barrels for less than six months and then moved to stainless steel tanks to minimize the effects of wood on the wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff plan has rocked markets, and investors have tried to minimize risk by putting some money in safe haven assets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
These might include honest communication between pro- and anti-predator groups, the investment of significant time and money to minimize clashes, and acknowledgment of the needs and concerns of everyone involved.
—Jonathan C. Slaght, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
It’s aged in oak barrels for less than six months and then moved to stainless steel tanks to minimize the effects of wood on the wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff plan has rocked markets, and investors have tried to minimize risk by putting some money in safe haven assets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
These might include honest communication between pro- and anti-predator groups, the investment of significant time and money to minimize clashes, and acknowledgment of the needs and concerns of everyone involved.
—Jonathan C. Slaght, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The lawsuit sparked a years-long legal battle that was ultimately voluntarily dismissed in late 2022.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Augmenting Human Relationships with AI AI's role in enhancing efficiency does not diminish the need for human expertise in B2B interactions.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The 25-year-old’s sample might be small, but in an era of diminishing workloads, Zack Wheeler and Max Fried are the only current starters averaging 6 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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