How to Use minimize in a Sentence
minimize
verb- I don't want to minimize the contributions he has made to the company.
- During the interview, she minimized her weaknesses and emphasized her strengths.
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The curvy design minimizes spills and is easy to wipe clean.
—Yolanda Wikiel, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023
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Swedarsky did well to minimize damage in the fourth; Tanner stranded the go-ahead run on second in the sixth.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2023
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In this way the Black Blockchain Summit, at its core, is about minimizing risk.
—WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
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Oh, right, we were supposed to wear them to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.
—Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2023
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It was created to use the entire fish and minimize food waste.
—Kaye Toal, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2023
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Working in this style minimizes rest breaks and ups the burn on the muscles—biceps, triceps, rear delts, and shoulders.
—Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 23 Aug. 2023
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To minimize the threat of DDoS attacks, choose a cloud service provider that protects against this type of attack.
—Kristen Lynch, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
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For Carrión, who placed fourth in her season, the world seems to minimize Latine culture.
—Francisco Gutierrez, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2023
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The Arctic Grip Vibram soles provide ideal winter shoe traction, and the 5mm lug depth of the soles minimizes snow build-up.
—Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
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Designed for small and medium-sized dogs, the toys are made from 100% cotton, and they’re tightly knotted at the ends to minimize fraying.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
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After cleaning out the weeds, apply pre-emergent weed control to minimize any resurgence of weeds through the rest of the summer.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 29 July 2023
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At the moment, the most obvious is the use of paper straws and water bottles in an attempt to minimize use of plastic.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
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Trump’s tendency to gab meant that minimizing his time on the witness stand was a no-brainer.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2023
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Park in the shade: Whenever possible, park in the shade to minimize sun exposure.
—Tiffany Acosta arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2023
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Many people wonder about ways to minimize the chances of testing positive for Delta-8 THC when faced with a drug test.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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Doing so can minimize the fatigue or lethargy from a fever.
—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2023
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There are ways to minimize outside variables to increase ice retention, and Yeti has put together a list of tips and tricks to keep ice longer.
—Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
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Statins are known to cause muscle aches in a subset of people, which can usually be minimized by reducing the dose.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 June 2023
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Each look is made-to-order to minimize waste, with female empowerment crucial to the brand.
—Cristina Manfredi, WWD, 21 June 2024
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Each safari is limited to just 12 guests, which minimizes the group's impact on wildlife.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2023
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The simplest way to pit cherries is to spend about $15 on a tool specifically designed for minimizing the mess.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2023
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However, there are ways to minimize weight gain or even lose weight if necessary.
—Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
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For example, the curved eggshell corners of the 7.4-pound carry-on (reinforced by aluminum bumpers) help to minimize damage from big hits.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
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The photographs are lush, the recipes easy and practical; Sharma even writes that he’s tried to minimize the use of extra cookware to make cleanup easier.
—Meher Mirza, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
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To minimize water use and eliminate the need for a septic system, the home has a vault-style composting toilet by Clivus Multram.
—Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 12 June 2023
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The second request is meant to minimize the risk of a 1%, across-the-board cut Biden agreed to that takes effect if even a single appropriations bill doesn't pass Congress.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner, 1 June 2023
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As a result, the risk of nail deformities, calluses, pain, and athlete’s foot are all minimized.
—Jordana Comiter, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
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Outdoor activities should be minimized during the hottest parts of the day — from noon to 3 p.m. — and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing is recommended.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 July 2024
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