optimally

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Recent Examples of optimally When your braking system is working optimally, much of the shock absorption happens in the larger posterior chain muscles of the back of your body — specifically your lower back, glutes, hamstrings and calves. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 This will ensure that the United States can absorb, fuse, and evaluate AI and biological data streams from across the country and, optimally, around the world. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Our brains need 'brakes'—periods of recovery and reflection—to perform optimally, much like a car needs more than just an accelerator. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Then, Anlasbay advised, place the mixture in the fridge for at least two hours and optimally overnight. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest tax payer and if his refinery becomes the largest in the world and functions optimally, the government gets more money for public goods. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026 Using insights from number theory, including Jacobi’s two-square theorem, Erdős was able to show that an optimally sized circle will enable the number of unit-distance pairs to grow faster than the number of points, but only barely. ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 Even though this was a BP specialty clinic, I was not instructed to optimally position myself for an accurate reading — that is, with my back supported and my feet flat on the floor. Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026 Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
Adverb
  • Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.
    Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Then, place the packets inside an airtight container—ideally with a silica-gel packet to absorb any lingering moisture.
    Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The bakery also functions as a commissary kitchen, keeping De Lutz’s lines of customers full of boules and baguettes, ideally for years to come.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee failed to properly disclose six figures in spending used to support numerous candidates in recent years, the commission unanimously decided.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The town said there were also rare cases in which the billing software did not properly reconcile the charges.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Thinly slice remaining 2 celery stalks, then finely chop enough dill to yield ¼ cup.
    Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How to Store Chopped Onions Feel free to quarter, wedge, coarsely chop, mince, or finely chop an onion in advance, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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