as in dismisses
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 minimizes
This minimizes risks to do with data breaches and unauthorized access.
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Ramachander Rao Thallada,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
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Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The faster scan rate minimizes rolling shutter distortion, resulting in more natural-looking images of moving subjects.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
An interior anti-reflective treatment minimizes glare in bright sun, and the glasses offer decent visibility in fading daylight.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Thomas minimizes turnovers by shooting before anything bad has a chance to happen.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Ramachander Rao Thallada,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The faster scan rate minimizes rolling shutter distortion, resulting in more natural-looking images of moving subjects.
—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
An interior anti-reflective treatment minimizes glare in bright sun, and the glasses offer decent visibility in fading daylight.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Thomas minimizes turnovers by shooting before anything bad has a chance to happen.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizes
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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“Minimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizes. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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