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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The expandable design gives you extra packing space, while seatbelt-style compression straps help keep your clothes secure and maximize interior storage area.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Fed's policymakers are weighing their dual mandates of keeping prices stable and maximizing employment after months of weaker-than-expected jobs reports.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
This helps prolong the shelf life of the food, maximizing the flavor and quality of the vegetables.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Fed's policymakers are weighing their dual mandates of keeping prices stable and maximizing employment after months of weaker-than-expected jobs reports.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
This helps prolong the shelf life of the food, maximizing the flavor and quality of the vegetables.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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This augmentation boosts economic activity and creates new opportunities.—
Swami Chandrasekaran,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Created in partnership with the bionic footwear and apparel brand Dephy, the next-gen design is engineered to augment natural lower-leg and ankle movement, providing extra power for everyday exercise.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Queen Camilla augmented her monochrome attire with sheer black tights and a pair of Eliot Zed black suede pumps with a leather toe cap.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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