OPTIMIZING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimizing

verb

present participle of optimize

as in improving

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Recent Examples of optimizing This innovative system will notably allow a single operator to oversee multiple drones simultaneously, optimizing the efficiency and flexibility of training scenarios, as per the release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 For 25 years, the digital retail playbook focused on driving traffic to a brand’s website and optimizing the on-site path to purchase. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 But non-gaming advertisers are still, in large numbers, optimizing to cost per install or cost per action and stopping there. — Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The Delta gaming emulator has been upgraded with a plethora of new goodies and support updates, which include optimizing it for Apple’s iPhone Duo. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Advising A-list actors, best-selling authors and film producers on working across multiple states and countries (from minimizing taxes to optimizing credits), Baharestani aims for longevity. — Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The Embodied Neurocomputation Framework treats this as an engineering problem, systematically optimizing information entering the neural network. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

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Jason Watson, Lockheed Martin’s vice president of Strategic Reentry Programs, described testing as essential to improving reliability.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Serve the easy meal, use the good blanket, and let a pleasure count without improving it.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026

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Plans for Jack & Mom’s include expanding the nonalcoholic beverage bar to make it into a full-service bar offering alcohol, adding TVs to show sports, building a stage area for music and upgrading the kitchen.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
The city has been upgrading segments of the seawalls over the years, but much of its harbor-front property remains under threat.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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Makeup artist Charlie Riddle worked within Pidgeon’s preferred palette of warm, skin-enhancing neutrals.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
More frequent exercises among the Black Sea allies would be a logical first step toward enhancing interoperability.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

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