maximizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of maximize
as in increases
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 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 This maximizes the efficiency and potency of the ingredient’s plumping, hydrating, wrinkle-filling, fine-line smoothing benefits. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Choosing low-mercury fish and preparing it in healthy ways maximizes the benefits. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizes
  1. increases
  2. boosts
  3. enhances
  4. augments
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  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Bangkok.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of boosts
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  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the process of a centaur, who gets to choose and direct the technology that augments his work.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments

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“Maximizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizes. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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