as in to increase
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 maximize
Council members Bob Blumenfield and Eunisses Hernandez aim to maximize fines and fees for any individuals impersonating a federal, state or local law enforcement agent, as well as to ensure residents’ can rightfully request verifiable identification of masked, non-uniformed or unmarked individuals.
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City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tis the season to maximize your coziness.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Without star pass rusher Micah Parsons for the playoffs, LaFleur will need to keep maximizing his chances of winning by keeping his offense on the field and not relying on a below-average defense.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Find our top picks from the sale below starting as low as $14 and maximize your savings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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But this is a Martha Stewart production boosted by the expert medical insight of a top dermatologist.—
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The Broncos are not a Super Bowl team in the traditional sense, not without more weapons offensively, and a special teams boost from Marvin Mims Jr.—
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Titanium dioxide materials and high-refractive-index lenses further enhance light absorption.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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This innovative approach not only speeds the design process but also frees up designers to focus on more creative tasks, demonstrating how AI can be used as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it.—
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Powell levels could be augmented by Upper Basin contributions to protect infrastructure.—
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximize. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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