as in undersize
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as in dismissed
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 minimized
Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The researchers placed their photons where scattering is minimized, and quantum communication could be performed without interference.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
These face-to-face cash trades left no digital record and, to his mind, minimized his visibility to regulators.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In a post-pandemic world, where in-person interactions are often minimized, many leaders risk neglecting critical relationships.
—David Nour, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The location of the fire not far from the ocean also minimized space for the blaze to grow.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
This iterative approach not only minimized risks but also better ensured high patient satisfaction from the start.
—Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
When a newer female professional receives guidance from an accomplished woman in that industry, obstacles can be minimized and doors can begin to open.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The researchers placed their photons where scattering is minimized, and quantum communication could be performed without interference.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
These face-to-face cash trades left no digital record and, to his mind, minimized his visibility to regulators.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In a post-pandemic world, where in-person interactions are often minimized, many leaders risk neglecting critical relationships.
—David Nour, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The location of the fire not far from the ocean also minimized space for the blaze to grow.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
This iterative approach not only minimized risks but also better ensured high patient satisfaction from the start.
—Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Verb
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The undersized Huskies survived back-to-back matchups with elite post players in Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers and USC’s Kiki Iriafen to reach the Final Four, but 6-foot-7 UCLA center Lauren Betts presents a whole new kind of challenge.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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There is something of a stylistic resemblance between the two undersized point guards, both of whom can dictate a methodical tempo to their advantage.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lee already had six permanent tattoos –– small ones easily hidden by clothing –– and thought this was a good opportunity to try out a more visible tattoo.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hybrid solutions are currently typically used for small systems.—
ILYA Likhov,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Maintaining the status quo of puny connections is the least desirable outcome.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Aug. 2018
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The volume of noteworthy art is greater than ever before, and our list, even at a monumental 100 works, with some 15,000 words of copy to accompany them, looks puny in comparison.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Tyrannosaurus was hardly the only dinosaur to evolve itty bitty appendages.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2022
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Now, even water comes in those itty bitty little bottles just right for tiny hands.—
Caroline Delbert,
Popular Mechanics,
25 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Over the years Jaeger-LeCoultre has used the flip side of the watch case as a canvas for clients’ personal engravings, but also for enameling, miniature art and gemstones.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Then stroll past the charming miniature houses of Golden Lane (Franz Kafka lived in number 22).—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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