maximizing

verb

present participle of maximize
as in increasing
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 maximizing That is a reward-maximizing system doing exactly what the reward function told it to do in a scenario designed to elicit the outcome. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 That idea became known as MSV, or maximizing shareholder value. — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 Given the rapid development cadence of the SkyFall mission, decisions are to be fast-paced, but are geared to maximizing science value of the endeavor. — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Eidra continues to manage her and Stuart’s relationship with brisk efficiency and by maximizing the opportunities provided by little interstitial moments. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Its goal was to weather downturns by maximizing revenue, even if that sometimes meant reduced occupancy. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 But the Falcons are maximizing their current breadth of access to Pearce. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Its limited-item business model means the products stocked on its shelves are selected for quality rather than simply maximizing the number of choices. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximizing
  1. increasing
  2. boosting
  3. augmenting
  4. enhancing
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  • This increasing self-reliance has an extra benefit in the midst of a grueling war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of increasing
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  • Ester Manas returned to the runway for SS27 after a two year break, boosting Paris Fashion Week’s curve representation.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe some utility at getting casual background viewing and boosting ad revenue.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of boosting
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  • After principal photography wrapped, many months would be spent in post-production augmenting the voices to create the right tone and weave them into the overall soundscape.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of augmenting
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  • Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing

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“Maximizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximizing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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