as in to increase
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 maximize
Eating food rich in fiber and protein will maximize the appetite-reducing effects of weight loss medication.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
He’s moved to right field to maximize health and availability, as Jo Adell (a 20-HR bat in 2024) now mans center.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Gamers will also benefit from DirectX 12 Ultimate, which maximizes your hardware for the ultimate gaming experience.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
How Does a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman Protect Privacy In Bankruptcy Proceedings?
Chapter 11 proceedings aim to maximize the company’s value to ensure creditors - those to whom 23andMe owes money - get paid from the proceeds of sale.
—Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
He’s moved to right field to maximize health and availability, as Jo Adell (a 20-HR bat in 2024) now mans center.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Gamers will also benefit from DirectX 12 Ultimate, which maximizes your hardware for the ultimate gaming experience.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
How Does a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman Protect Privacy In Bankruptcy Proceedings?
Chapter 11 proceedings aim to maximize the company’s value to ensure creditors - those to whom 23andMe owes money - get paid from the proceeds of sale.
—Abigail Dubiniecki, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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But construction materials, computer parts, cooling infrastructure, and power supplies are just some of the costs that are likely to increase as a result of the tariffs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Athletes often supplement with creatine to help boost muscle growth and recovery.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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The following foods, according to the NIH, are your best bet for boosting your omega-3 intake.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The rubber match has augmented stakes in a Tournament field with increasing parity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Attention also could be paid to dismantling foreign anticompetitive market distortions, in order to augment the benefits achieved through the Task Force.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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