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
Here, find all the best under bathroom sink storage solutions that can maximize tight spaces without making your bathroom feel overly utilitarian.
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Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
Exercise and dietary changes can help maximize your bone health in ISM.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026
This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Both in pursuit of a second Super Bowl title since moving back to Los Angeles, and in hopes of maximizing Matthew Stafford’s window after the 38-year-old quarterback’s MVP campaign in 2025.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
Exercise and dietary changes can help maximize your bone health in ISM.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026
This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Both in pursuit of a second Super Bowl title since moving back to Los Angeles, and in hopes of maximizing Matthew Stafford’s window after the 38-year-old quarterback’s MVP campaign in 2025.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximize
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Since then, the damage has increased at an alarming rate, and many residents fear the end is near for the 53-year-old structure.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The recent strikes have increased the strain on the fragile truce between Washington and Tehran.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But depending on how much healthcare costs rise and boost Medicare spending, that threshold could come much sooner.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Hospitals across the state are committed to enhancing outcomes for new and expectant mothers.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Huang said Dallas is also enhancing its mosquito surveillance by monitoring not only for West Nile virus, which is endemic in the region, but also diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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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,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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