OPTIMIZING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimizing

verb

present participle of optimize

as in improving

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Recent Examples of optimizing Before joining Loro Piana, Arnault led the LVMH Watches division for a little more than a year, with a focus on streamlining and optimizing the industrial backdrop crucial to Swiss watchmaking. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Joe Perkins is Chief Operating Officer of Carolina Handling, focused on leadership, empowering teams and optimizing operations. — Joe Perkins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Alibaba is also developing its own AI chips and accompanying software, as well as optimizing systems for leading Chinese models. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,jenny Lee,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 But as Vogue Business reported earlier this year, a growing cohort of consumers are now defecting from tracking and optimizing their wellbeing altogether. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

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Some simple ways to do this include improving your credit utilization ratio, either by paying down existing debt or increasing available credit, and reviewing your credit report for any mistakes.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
The organization has made great strides in improving outcomes for those diagnosed with breast cancer since its founding.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

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Given the years-long time frames needed for construction projects, the district facilities team doesn’t want to delay upgrading facilities in ways that students immediately would benefit from.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Here's how to decide whether upgrading to the 18 Pro is worth it for you.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

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Apple AirPods 4 Deal The AirPods 4 earbuds contain Apple's H2 chip, enhancing the sound quality when taking calls or listening to music.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Dickens and other One Safe Place leaders worked on enhancing the project to include a reading trail, native plants, and a small library space.

— Samuel O’Neal September 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

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