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as in dismissing
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 minimizing
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
After initially minimizing the severity of the measles outbreaks, Secretary Kennedy said his department has supported Texas health officials in part by providing doses of the MMR vaccine.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
For example, employees who handle sensitive data can have stricter restrictions, minimizing the possibility of that data being leaked.
—Andrius Buinovskis, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And for an administration that has premised itself on efficiency, a never-ending loop of funding bait and switch does not exactly make for minimizing waste.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
These kinds of films are already built on minimizing pain, not just for our hero but for all the characters.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The Monolith chair’s production process emphasizes minimizing waste, conserving human resources and reducing environmental impact.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Strict requirements come from good intentions and the hope of minimizing returns and protecting both the animals and the people, Newbury said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Additionally, aluminum’s durability ensures a longer lifespan for the chair, reducing the frequency of replacements and further minimizing environmental impact.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
After initially minimizing the severity of the measles outbreaks, Secretary Kennedy said his department has supported Texas health officials in part by providing doses of the MMR vaccine.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
For example, employees who handle sensitive data can have stricter restrictions, minimizing the possibility of that data being leaked.
—Andrius Buinovskis, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And for an administration that has premised itself on efficiency, a never-ending loop of funding bait and switch does not exactly make for minimizing waste.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
These kinds of films are already built on minimizing pain, not just for our hero but for all the characters.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The Monolith chair’s production process emphasizes minimizing waste, conserving human resources and reducing environmental impact.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Strict requirements come from good intentions and the hope of minimizing returns and protecting both the animals and the people, Newbury said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Additionally, aluminum’s durability ensures a longer lifespan for the chair, reducing the frequency of replacements and further minimizing environmental impact.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimizing
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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So lawmakers aren't dismissing Golden Dome out of hand.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Finally, Assad’s fall has fueled domestic discontent among loyalists to the regime in Tehran, with some calling the loss a strategic blunder and openly criticizing the government on state television.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Minimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimizing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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