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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Recent Examples of minimize
SpaceX took steps to minimize the chances that the problem would recur on Flight 8.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 July 2025
The precision approach minimizes power usage and avoids triggering failsafe modes in Ukrainian drones, which often activate when control links are lost.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
So, the key to avoiding or minimizing it is keeping your MAGI below those thresholds or managing what kind of income shows up in the first place.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 July 2025
The precision approach minimizes power usage and avoids triggering failsafe modes in Ukrainian drones, which often activate when control links are lost.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
So, the key to avoiding or minimizing it is keeping your MAGI below those thresholds or managing what kind of income shows up in the first place.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimize
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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