How to Use maximize in a Sentence

maximize

verb
Definition of maximizenext
Synonyms for maximizenext
  • I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.
  • This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.
  • One way to make a little more space: The cup holders can fold in when not in use to maximize room around the car seat.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • Snag it in both optic white and true black to maximize your styling options.
    — Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
  • The home juts out towards the waves in an angular shape and has walls of large windows to maximize the sea views.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The array had six spiral arms that maximized its surface area and thus the number of electrodes in contact with the brain.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 16 May 2023
  • Plus, finding the right dosage is key to maximizing those effects.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
  • One thing is for certain, The Niners have one of the elite rosters in the league with a genius coach who can maximize everyone’s skillsets.
    — Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
  • To maximize the enjoyment of the outdoors, the rear deck has an inflatable hot tub.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 16 May 2023
  • Their goal is to maximize profits, not to ensure their workers are safe.
    — Liza Featherstone, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2023
  • By pulling the entrance back from the street and extending the upper floors above it, Breuer maximized both the usable floor space and the sense of separation from the city.
    — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 6 June 2023
  • Fans could see the Padres play a postseason game at Petco Park for the first time in 16 years, and the Padres wanted to maximize the home-field advantage.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • That effect would be maximized if the United States followed suit.
    — Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Instead, the back and seat flatten to create a bed that cleverly maximizes space.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • The law gives the Fed two jobs, maximize employment, stabilize prices.
    — CBS News, 28 May 2023
  • Nelson wiggled his way through four would-be tacklers to access the sideline and maximize the gain.
    — Journal Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024
  • In general, a good rule of thumb to maximize the odds of a timely response is to become the proverbial squeaky wheel, Rheingold said.
    — Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2023
  • In general, don’t make two reservations for the same night just to maximize your options.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Four engine modes are standard—Rain, Road, Enduro, and Eco (the latter of which maximizes fuel range).
    — Rennie Scaysbrook, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Absent a far-right revolt, a vote in the House could occur as soon as Tuesday, maximizing pressure on the Senate to act ahead of the Nov. 17 deadline.
    — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The agency says the deal will allow recoveries to be maximized by leaving them in the private sector.
    — Jack Birle, Washington Examiner, 1 May 2023
  • Each week-long retreat is bespoke to maximize the effects; the season runs from March to November.
    — Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
  • To maximize your strengths as an introvert, find a career that aligns with your values and character traits.
    — Goldie Chan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Dedicate some of your garage space to a hobby or workshop, maximizing your space with storage shelving around the walls.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 19 June 2023
  • No longer will the president seek to maximize his exposure to the most American eyeballs.
    — Noah Rothman, National Review, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Both Meyer and Cunningham have mastered the economy of language required to maximize how much can be said in such a short space.
    — David James, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Lump-sum transfers were made rather than several smaller ones, to maximize freedom of choice.
    — Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Veken 6 Set of Packing Cubes Another trick of the trade to maximize packing space is utilizing packing cubes.
    — Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023
  • To maximize profits and seating, chain restaurants are changing, too.
    — Alexandra Peers, CNN, 12 May 2023
  • The wraparound design blocks out light from the sides and maximizes visibility in the water—a key component for any angler.
    — Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023

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