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sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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Recent Examples of minimized
Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Other times they are postponed, minimized, misunderstood or met with subtle defensiveness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Drinking plenty of water while flying supports circulation, reduces fatigue and jet lag, and minimized dehydration from the dry cabin.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Its commitment to local production ensures not only high quality but also a minimized carbon footprint and fair working conditions.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
Teague and the Club 520 show seem to think that Kuminga’s role will remain minimized, since the Warriors have won back-to-back games with Kuminga in a diminished role.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The current board has made critical decisions behind closed doors, minimized authentic community engagement, and failed to deliver measurable improvement for Denver’s students.
—Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Wilson carefully framed federal discrimination as good government, arguing that segregation ensured efficiency, minimized conflict, and maintained the integrity of federal institutions.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Dating back to the Tariff Act of 1930, the rule has let people avoid paying import tariffs and taxes on items of small value and minimized customs processing, including inspections.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Foliage disease can be minimized by ensuring good air circulation within the crown through proper plant spacing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Where Manteris is leery of the era of DraftKings, Walters believes that PASPA’s fall has fuelled job creation, generated tax revenue, and minimized the criminal element in sports gambling.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Both supplements can cause gastrointestinal side effects, which can be minimized by taking them with food.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
This format will hopefully be better, as long as the time between games is minimized.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Too often, the contributions of African Americans have been minimized, misrepresented, or erased altogether.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Weapons would fire in the direction of the mouse cursor, and targeting UI and radar were minimized to make the action the focus.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The risks associated with downside are arguably minimized, as high-margin businesses can preserve earnings and recover more quickly when sentiment or market conditions improve.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Prior editions of the federal dietary guidelines have briefly acknowledged but largely minimized connections between food, culture, and identity.
—Vishal Khetpal, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Other times they are postponed, minimized, misunderstood or met with subtle defensiveness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Drinking plenty of water while flying supports circulation, reduces fatigue and jet lag, and minimized dehydration from the dry cabin.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Its commitment to local production ensures not only high quality but also a minimized carbon footprint and fair working conditions.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
Teague and the Club 520 show seem to think that Kuminga’s role will remain minimized, since the Warriors have won back-to-back games with Kuminga in a diminished role.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The current board has made critical decisions behind closed doors, minimized authentic community engagement, and failed to deliver measurable improvement for Denver’s students.
—Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Wilson carefully framed federal discrimination as good government, arguing that segregation ensured efficiency, minimized conflict, and maintained the integrity of federal institutions.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Dating back to the Tariff Act of 1930, the rule has let people avoid paying import tariffs and taxes on items of small value and minimized customs processing, including inspections.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Foliage disease can be minimized by ensuring good air circulation within the crown through proper plant spacing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Where Manteris is leery of the era of DraftKings, Walters believes that PASPA’s fall has fuelled job creation, generated tax revenue, and minimized the criminal element in sports gambling.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Both supplements can cause gastrointestinal side effects, which can be minimized by taking them with food.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
This format will hopefully be better, as long as the time between games is minimized.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Too often, the contributions of African Americans have been minimized, misrepresented, or erased altogether.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Weapons would fire in the direction of the mouse cursor, and targeting UI and radar were minimized to make the action the focus.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The risks associated with downside are arguably minimized, as high-margin businesses can preserve earnings and recover more quickly when sentiment or market conditions improve.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Adjective
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Faulkner also found a kindred spirit in quarterback Stetson Bennett, an undersized former walk-on.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Minott started seven straight games in October and November, then was a consistent contributor off the bench, often playing as an undersized center in small-ball lineups.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both Beijing and Hong Kong’s government have repeatedly rejected international criticism of Lai’s prosecution and dismissed accusations that his jailing was politically motivated or an assault on press freedom.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Karklin believes recreational flying and short-distance travel should not be dismissed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 2018, the company had a viral moment when Catherine’s sister-in-law, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, wore their jeans at a public event, setting off a frenzy that spiked demand and overwhelmed the tiny operation of around 20 employees at the time.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her subsequent eviction from the Beguines leads to her accepting the Bishop’s offer of sanctuary—as an anchorite, destined to live out her days in a tiny stone outcropping.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The mood around EVs can be attributed to many factors, such as the loss of federal tax credits in 2025; the end of emissions waivers and revenues from carbon credits; and diminished aftermarket values as consumers fear battery degradation and anticipate quickly evolving technologies.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Caudle told The Associated Press in a recent interview that his vision is to deploy smaller, newer ships when possible instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The small edit stood out for its playful party spirit and the brand was instantly associated to a sense of fun and maximalism unusual in the Scandinavian fashion scene.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the rent roll was puny, and few tenants could have paid more even if rent stabilization had allowed for it.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Egg’s plucky insolence belies his puny size, a comedic contrast with Claffey’s ex-rugby player physique, and perhaps his seemingly humble origins as well.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This bitty size works even better with the gluten-free versions, which are often an additional dessert at our family events.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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A little bitty air conditioner in the window.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Pikmin, the tremendous series of strategy games about a miniature spaceman commanding an army of tiny plant people around gardens, was inspired by his gardening fascination.—
Chris Plante,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a miniature muffin pan, dollop a tablespoon of batter into each cup and decorate with your topping of choice.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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