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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 maximized
John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Federal attorneys said the collusion maximized profits for landlords while stifling competition.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
As one of The Americana’s original tenants on the North Shore of Long Island, Lillian and Paul Hirshleifer ran Hirshleifer’s as a team and maximized her striking fashion sense.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
The show maximized the lead-up to the episode with seven separate Instagram Reels to drum up interest and acquire new viewers.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Federal attorneys said the collusion maximized profits for landlords while stifling competition.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
As one of The Americana’s original tenants on the North Shore of Long Island, Lillian and Paul Hirshleifer ran Hirshleifer’s as a team and maximized her striking fashion sense.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Verb
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the 2026 midterm election cycle, each House seat is worth fighting for to the maximum extent since majorities are built on the smallest of legislative margins.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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At maximum capabilities, Paluel is the second largest nuclear power station in France and the seventh largest in the world by power output.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Silksong just passed up yesterday’s 562,000 concurrent Steam playercount record, a stunning number for a $20 indie game, though obviously boosted by its mythological status after seven years of waiting from fans.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Go slow and controlled with this exercise for maximal benefit.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Two decades on, Israel is again acting with maximal force and minimal diplomacy—and again without a credible end state.—
Yonatan Touval,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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To put their own spin on it, their chefs now offer burger or hot dog bars with a variety of creative toppings, as well as a burrata bar, augmented with seasonal produce.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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McDaniels' favorite pass was a max-protect play-action throw with only two receivers downfield.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Not only are there more max contracts out there than there were a half decade ago, but there are also fewer max-level performers.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Throughout most of the game, the Bears were dominating the day.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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