MAXIMIZES Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

maximizes

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present tense third-person singular of maximize

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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 maximizes This wine grid base maximizes vertical storage and is especially perfect for smaller spaces. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026 Contributing to that very impressive range is the new cylindrical cell battery pack, which uses a cell-to-body approach that maximizes energy density, along with the aforementioned new sixth-gen motors. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 An internal polymer maximizes energy transfer and dampens vibration – making shots feel soft and powerful, while soaring high and tight. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The Besiost Corner Closet System exudes luxury boutique vibes and has a clever design that maximizes storage space for clothing, shoes, and accessories. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Early planning minimizes time spent renegotiating schedules and maximizes time supporting their child’s interests. — Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 The Laffer Curve suggests that there's a sort of magical tax rate in between these two extremes that maximizes tax revenue. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 This maximizes the length of an eclipse there because a viewer follows along the moon’s motion. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026 Create an Outdoor Room Adding an area like a deck or patio that functions as an outdoor room maximizes the living area of your tiny house and connects the outdoors to the indoors. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

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If Skydance increases spending on content, that could push its competitors to also invest more, Laurent Yoon, senior analyst at the research and brokerage firm Bernstein, told me.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Though this increases the X-Y dimensions, Apple worked closely with the system team to ensure the phones' internals could support this slightly larger package.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of increases

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Flax seed extract, another key ingredient in the formula, boosts the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid levels to keep it hydrated.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
This slow-release organic fertilizer boosts soil structure, improves water retention in sandy soils, and prevents erosion and runoff in heavy rains.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

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Storyteller Overland Storyteller also enhances the rear’s role as a storage garage, adding MOLLE-style organizational panels to the underside of the bed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Mexar developed Vapor, a wearable fan for frontline workers that enhances the body’s natural evaporative cooling.

— Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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