How to Use maximize in a Sentence

maximize

verb
  • I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.
  • This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.
  • To maximize profits and juice the stock price, of course.
    — Judy Samuelson, Quartz, 14 Feb. 2022
  • The surge will be maximized along and south of where the storm's center crosses the coast.
    — Andrew Freedman, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
  • For skiers trying to maximize their time on the snow, the more high-speed lifts, the better.
    — Susan Glaser, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2022
  • This year, many had a chance to brainstorm how to maximize green open space at the park.
    — Tammy Murgareporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2022
  • What to do with your cash There are a number of ways to maximize your cash yields.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The trail ascends to its high point on long switchbacks that ease the climb and maximize scenic views.
    — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Book a room with an ocean view terrace to maximize the edge-of-the-world feeling that Hanalei Bay is known for.
    — Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2023
  • One way to make a little more space: The cup holders can fold in when not in use to maximize room around the car seat.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • The release of the final report will likely come close to the end of the year so the panel can maximize its time.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Here’s how to maximize your chances of reserving a time to play.
    — Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Snag it in both optic white and true black to maximize your styling options.
    — Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
  • The home juts out towards the waves in an angular shape and has walls of large windows to maximize the sea views.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The roast is aged at least 28 days to maximize tenderness.
    — cleveland, 13 May 2022
  • To maximize your sleep quality while on the road, think of light as the most powerful cue for your body clock.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 May 2022
  • To maximize your counter space and dry many dishes at once, the best dish drying rack is this two-tier design by 1EasyLife.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Here are some ways to maximize value from a credit card.
    — CBS News, 7 June 2022
  • Contrary to some beliefs, the building and train tracks were designed at the same time in an effort to maximize space.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The key is to save consistently over decades to maximize wealth.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • This soothing product is known to maximize moisture and create a dewy glow that helps calm and nourish the skin at the same time.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Stenberg and her stylist Chris knew how to maximize the fashion moment with a less-is-more approach.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024
  • The array had six spiral arms that maximized its surface area and thus the number of electrodes in contact with the brain.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 16 May 2023
  • Like the option above, this sweater is made from a cozy fabric blend and comes oversized to maximize comfort.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022
  • But did that huge rear wing really need to be so tall to maximize rear-end downforce?
    — Ben Stewart, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, finding the right dosage is key to maximizing those effects.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
  • One thing is for certain, The Niners have one of the elite rosters in the league with a genius coach who can maximize everyone’s skillsets.
    — Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
  • That said, figuring out just how to maximize such a small footprint can be very tricky.
    — Laurren Welch, Country Living, 29 June 2022
  • This shifted the brand beyond its direct-to-consumer (DTC) roots, setting it up to maximize sales, according to experts.
    — Nateisha Scott, Vogue, 28 May 2025
  • Azimut used carbon fiber in the superstructure and hardtop to minimize weight and maximize space.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025

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