OPTIMIZING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimizing

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present participle of optimize

as in improving

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Recent Examples of optimizing This means that optimizing messages for a human is only half the job. — Amanda McGuckin Hager, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Today, Citroën’s advanced CAD techniques have managed to improve that legacy even more, optimizing structural geometry to maximize interior volume and minimizing weight. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 Its purpose is to test industrial cell manufacturing processes, proving and optimizing production techniques and recipes before they’re implemented at scale. — John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 At the same time, optimizing packaging helps avoid extra charges for package size. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Their potential applications include modeling advanced materials and chemical reactions, optimizing complex logistics networks and addressing some computational problems that are impractical for today’s systems. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 System Speedup Pro is a veritable Swiss army knife of tools for optimizing and maintaining your PC. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 None of this means the 60/40 stock/bond mix contains any special formula for optimizing long-term results. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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Boston Dynamics’ approach focuses on improving the connection between engineering and manufacturing, with faster component production and assembly intended to support more rapid development.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Seaport upgrades Ralliant to buy from neutral Seaport said the outlook is improving.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of improving

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Any designer will tell you that the change needn’t be drastic; something as simple as upgrading your bed linens or introducing a new lamp can make all the difference.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

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Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

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