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Recent Examples of optimal
The optimal locations for viewing this event will be central and southern New Jersey, as well as near and along the Pennsylvania/New Jersey border.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
An optimal number of athletes can save a college.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
Picard and his colleagues argue that maintaining an optimal level of resistance to this flow is vital.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
For optimal bloom support, make sure to use grid stakes.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
An optimal number of athletes can save a college.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
Picard and his colleagues argue that maintaining an optimal level of resistance to this flow is vital.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
For optimal bloom support, make sure to use grid stakes.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.—
Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The conspiracy charge holds a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while the kidnapping charge is punishable by up to 20 years.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessible rooms cluster near reception on upper levels, convenient for restaurants but requiring maximum logistics to reach pools or beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the dinner received the first part of their meal — a spring pea & burrata salad — but the prime chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster was not served.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth with one on and one out, Carson Benge made an outstanding diving catch in right field to rob Vaughn Grisson of extra bases and prevent a run from scoring.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The next domino might be Alabama, where Governor Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's maps less than three weeks before its primaries.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Beyond Alabama and Tennessee, legislators in Mississippi are planning to hold a special session to redraw the state's Supreme Court districts.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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