OPTIMIZES Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimizes

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present tense third-person singular of optimize

as in improves

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Recent Examples of optimizes Reliever optimizes availability After taking his head out of the cold tub, Blubaugh traverses the bowels of Daikin Park. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Mazama Energy’s demonstrated superhot rock platform optimizes well construction, drilling, and stimulation to boost power capacity while minimizing water use, land footprint, and well counts. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Content strategy optimizes for engagement, SEO optimizes for ranking, PR optimizes for mentions and schema markup is deployed where convenient. — Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Planners can automate the flow of a product throughout its lifecycle in a way that optimizes full-price sales by leveraging the forecast based on actual sales. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Its smooth 120Hz refresh rate eliminates motion blur during casual gaming breaks, while Game Picture Mode optimizes contrast for any genre. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

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The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

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Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026
The intense competitive pressure among AI firms, which have a much stronger incentive to innovate quickly than to ensure their innovations are safe, enhances the case further.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

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