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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Unlike states proposing strict pre-deployment regulations that stifle innovation, Montana and New Hampshire offer a balanced model: minimizing government interference while implementing safeguards against genuine harm.
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Taylor Barkley, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
Its full-frame sensor performs excellently in low-light scenarios, minimizing noise and maximizing detail in dark environments.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The men transported migrants by sharing routes, guides, stash houses, trucks and trailers to consolidate costs and minimize risks, according to court records.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Simple habits—such as spritzing a protectant (like any of these) before heat styling or opting for a silk pillowcase to minimize snagging—can make all the difference in keeping your hair looking and feeling strong, frizz-free, and healthy.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Barkley, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
Its full-frame sensor performs excellently in low-light scenarios, minimizing noise and maximizing detail in dark environments.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The men transported migrants by sharing routes, guides, stash houses, trucks and trailers to consolidate costs and minimize risks, according to court records.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Simple habits—such as spritzing a protectant (like any of these) before heat styling or opting for a silk pillowcase to minimize snagging—can make all the difference in keeping your hair looking and feeling strong, frizz-free, and healthy.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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