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
In order to maximize the performance of its 131 V-twin, Harley-Davidson equips the Road Glide RR with an aggressive intake and exhaust system.
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New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
In 1974 during the energy crisis, President Richard Nixon signed a year-round daylight saving time law called the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act, hoping to maximize evening light and save fuel.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The Department of Social Services remains committed to exploring policy solutions that maximize health outcomes while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
—Andrea Barton Reeves, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Find out exactly when to start planting tomatoes to avoid frost damage and maximize growing time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
In 1974 during the energy crisis, President Richard Nixon signed a year-round daylight saving time law called the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act, hoping to maximize evening light and save fuel.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The Department of Social Services remains committed to exploring policy solutions that maximize health outcomes while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
—Andrea Barton Reeves, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Find out exactly when to start planting tomatoes to avoid frost damage and maximize growing time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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When his playing time increased in the postseason, Garner was prepared to make an impact.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team upset Texas A&M in double overtime in the second round of the SEC Tournament yesterday, boosting their chances for an NCAA tournament bid.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Another key factor in Panther’s expansion are Cambodia’s several trade agreements, which are expected to boost the company’s export sector throughout the year.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The key is using AI to augment decision-making, not replace it.—
Zehra Soysal,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many athletes use it to reduce inflammation and enhance muscle repair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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