optimally

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Recent Examples of optimally Why This Matters For Your Family’s Legacy The peace of mind that comes from knowing your assets are optimally allocated, your tax burden minimized, and your family’s goals prioritized is invaluable. David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 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 Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Building the hardware to unstructured sparsity and optimally take advantage of zeros is just the beginning. Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026 Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally. Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
Adverb
  • Tom’s evolution from a young advisor to a cornerstone of our firm perfectly illustrates why mentorship is the lifeblood of any thriving organization.
    Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • All perfectly comfortable, well-designed, if a little innocuous across the board.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Adverb
  • Magnitude caught authorities off guard The French military A400M transport plane, specially converted for firefighting, was a heavyweight new tool in the battle.
    Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • The design team has also curated a selection of travel accessories, including bestsellers such as the Multi-Zip Case, Passport Cover and Luggage Tag, in colors specially selected for Heathrow.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Adverb
  • The Marlins’ immediate needs would be a right-handed bat (ideally one who can play third base) and pitching.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • That signals to everyone that ideally, Wright’s deal will be done before the season opener.
    Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Adverb
  • Pre-chilling your cooler and its contents, layering ice strategically, and packing food properly can all help keep everything colder for longer.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
  • The vulnerability, which stems from a failure to properly filter HTML embedded in an email, allows malicious JavaScript execution.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Adverb
  • Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
  • Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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