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
Which brings us back to the concept of triage and using resources in a way that maximizes the good that results: How many of the tasks that these departments now use their staffs to handle are actually more important than striving to prevent San Diego’s version of L.A.’s nightmare?
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The two craft are running low on power, and mission team members have turned off a few science instruments to maximize the remaining juice and extend the probes' lifetimes.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Women will learn what bodily changes to expect after giving birth, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize recovery.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The coaches figured out the best way to use him to maximize his offensive strengths, generally in a sheltered role with Trevor van Riemsdyk.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The two craft are running low on power, and mission team members have turned off a few science instruments to maximize the remaining juice and extend the probes' lifetimes.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Women will learn what bodily changes to expect after giving birth, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize recovery.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025
The coaches figured out the best way to use him to maximize his offensive strengths, generally in a sheltered role with Trevor van Riemsdyk.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23 Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Tensions flared during Saturday's NCAA baseball game between Samford and Mercer. Samford outfielder Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to increase the Bulldogs' lead over the Mercer Bears.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Meant to boost exports across dozens of sectors, many fell short of their targets.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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As wildfires become more frequent and damaging in Southern California and beyond, Whaling’s invention is getting the attention of officials eager to boost preparedness.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Sperling initially designs his work in black and white, later adding color to augment his vision.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That motor augments the rider's pedaling power up to a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph), automatically triggered by a torque sensor on the bike's crankset.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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The league is focused on four key areas: enhanced technological features to detect hateful comments online; increased emphasis on team, arena and league security measures; reinforcing mental health resources; and alignment of core against hate.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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