optimizing

present participle of optimize

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Recent Examples of optimizing The physical design pairs a large compute section with six stacks of high-bandwidth memory to move data through faster, and by optimizing the data paths directly on the silicon, the chip cuts the power needed to run the complex, multi-step workloads that AI agents create. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 But within an ongoing profitability crisis — where overheads, such as freight and material costs eat into margins — brands must address the issues with agility, optimizing efficiency and cutting costs. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026 In March, Versace’s Bertelli told WWD that Prada would also be optimizing the retail network and integrating processes across functions. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 While these workers are designing and optimizing the AI tools of tomorrow, there is also concern these tools will also replace them. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Also lots of optimizing my health. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Managing a pack is a very different problem from optimizing a single cell. IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026 In its request for proposals, the city said expected outcomes include optimizing vehicle and pedestrian circulation, improving signage, enhancing streetscape design, incorporating environmental sustainability and improving safety. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 But there’s a subset of longevity culture that has drifted towards solely optimizing sleep scores, tracking biomarkers and counting macronutrients, without any additional human context. Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
Verb
  • How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • In contrast, upgrading compressor or steam systems is bread-and-butter work; large manufacturers are far more comfortable with those standard interventions.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • Japan is also expanding drone capabilities, upgrading air power with F-35s and next-generation fighters, and reinforcing its Southwest Islands with military assets.
    Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
    Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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“Optimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimizing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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