OPTIMIZED Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimized

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past tense of optimize

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Recent Examples of optimized Nvidia also recommends its own Nemotron Bolt, a model specifically optimized for RTX Spark. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Unlike Fire tablets, which are heavily optimized for Amazon services, the Alexa tablets run Android with full access to the Google Play store. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 And part of that is because Meta over-optimized for the short term instead of the long term. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The back button seems sometimes necessary when using Android apps that aren’t really optimized for a desktop interface or mouse controls. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026 The previous generation of franchise buyers optimized for territory size. — Gigi Schweikert, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The researchers also optimized their LEDs for optical communication in this wavelength range. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 This bag is very optimized and has the potential to have many variations. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 The suite of Meta Quest VR games will also be available, including a new version of Beat Saber, optimized for the glasses, as well as Muse, Meta’s AI agent product. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

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The experiments showed that CARL improved tracking performance by up to 15 percent compared with existing methods, including during tests on physical robots.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
The Middle East improved quarterly, but remained a drag on performance, notably for Miu Miu.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

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The dining room is enhanced with wainscoting, a chair rail and large windows set off by impressive crown moldings.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Food is one of the true pleasures of life, and often part of our enjoyment comes from flavors enhanced by salt.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

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Giants punter Jordan Stout (right knee) was upgraded to full participation in practice on Thursday, so there does not appear to be any concern with his status.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
In addition to the canopy, the project at the 7,800-seat venue in Swope Park includes upgraded entrances, kitchen facilities and bathrooms.

— Dan Kelly October 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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