as in to improve
as in improve
We need to optimize our website for improved performance.
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Recent Examples of optimize
One performance indicator can be optimized, but other aspects must be compromised.
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
The first-round schedule is spread out, and James does have a knack for optimizing rotation players in unusual circumstances.
—Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Cheaks touted his bureaucratic experiences, promising to optimize city services and make the department more proactive in communicating with aldermen and Chicago residents alike.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Last year’s Materialists was the rare movie tackling whether finding The One matters in an era when people seek to optimize their dating life.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
The first-round schedule is spread out, and James does have a knack for optimizing rotation players in unusual circumstances.
—Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Cheaks touted his bureaucratic experiences, promising to optimize city services and make the department more proactive in communicating with aldermen and Chicago residents alike.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Last year’s Materialists was the rare movie tackling whether finding The One matters in an era when people seek to optimize their dating life.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimize
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The Gallup poll found that about 4 in 10 workers say their organization has adopted AI tools or technology to improve organizational practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Outlook Lite was a lightweight alternative to Outlook designed to keep the app size small, improve performance on less powerful devices, and reduce battery usage.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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