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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Through its key complex, this shampoo is able to condition strands and minimize frizz without the weighty, greasy feel of heavier oils.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Its balance wheel is a combination of silicon and gold in order to minimize the weight and to optimize its quality.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The Panama Canal Authority shortened the chamber size in some of its locks to use less water for smaller vessels and minimized direction changes.
—Karina Garcia, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
Its balance wheel is a combination of silicon and gold in order to minimize the weight and to optimize its quality.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The Panama Canal Authority shortened the chamber size in some of its locks to use less water for smaller vessels and minimized direction changes.
—Karina Garcia, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimize
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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