as in undersize
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as in dismissed
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 minimized
Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The researchers placed their photons where scattering is minimized, and quantum communication could be performed without interference.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
These face-to-face cash trades left no digital record and, to his mind, minimized his visibility to regulators.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In a post-pandemic world, where in-person interactions are often minimized, many leaders risk neglecting critical relationships.
—David Nour, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The location of the fire not far from the ocean also minimized space for the blaze to grow.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
This iterative approach not only minimized risks but also better ensured high patient satisfaction from the start.
—Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
When a newer female professional receives guidance from an accomplished woman in that industry, obstacles can be minimized and doors can begin to open.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The researchers placed their photons where scattering is minimized, and quantum communication could be performed without interference.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
These face-to-face cash trades left no digital record and, to his mind, minimized his visibility to regulators.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In a post-pandemic world, where in-person interactions are often minimized, many leaders risk neglecting critical relationships.
—David Nour, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The location of the fire not far from the ocean also minimized space for the blaze to grow.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
This iterative approach not only minimized risks but also better ensured high patient satisfaction from the start.
—Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimized
Verb
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The little e-machine is clearly undersized for a role as the primary power plant in a modern vehicle, but it's meant to serve alongside an ICE in mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2025
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Reports from the environmental tester and follow-up inspections showed that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system was undersized and blowing insulation into her son’s room, and five windows were put in upside down.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The pup worked for 13 years helping make others smile — including countless patients at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where he was named the tiniest therapy dog out of more than 100 enrolled in the hospital’s Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was a tiny cell, its walls painted deep red and carved with graffiti, where prisoners who were to be executed were kept.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The stems are bright green and covered in small spines that look like fuzz or hair.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sitting in front of local leaders, Trump again wrongly blamed elements of the fire disaster on a lack of water resources coming from the Delta and environmental protections for the delta smelt, a small fish near extinction that has become a symbol of GOP frustration.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But these would seem puny compared with some of the snake species that slithered on Earth millions of years ago.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2025
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Looking at the entirety of his career, these little critical riddles are pretty puny.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Tyrannosaurus was hardly the only dinosaur to evolve itty bitty appendages.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2022
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Now, even water comes in those itty bitty little bottles just right for tiny hands.—
Caroline Delbert,
Popular Mechanics,
25 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Add miniature marshmallows; cook, stirring constantly, until almost entirely melted, about 1 minute.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Directly below the mouse is a wireless touchpad, just like a miniature version of the one on your laptop.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Minimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimized. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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