optimizing

Definition of optimizingnext
present participle of optimize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of optimizing But the second, which Guillemet favors, is that the technology advancements from AI hyperscalers will plateau and that competition will shift toward optimizing the cost of delivering software. John Kell, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026 The sisters aren’t optimizing for algorithms. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 Cooper also said implementing the system required coordinating with Metro’s light rail line along the corridor and accounting for train movements while still optimizing traffic flow. Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026 The brands optimizing for content alone are solving a problem that was solved a decade ago. Jason Barnard, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026 For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance. Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 The American Heart Association (AHA), the country’s leading medical organization for cardiac health, has released new dietary guidance for optimizing heart health — the first update in five years. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2026 As part of its response, MAS is optimizing its global footprint and aligning production capacity with demand. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026 Liking became fixation, watching became safeguarding, asking turned to prosecution, trying devolved to optimizing, noticing twisted into diagnosis. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
Verb
  • Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Last month, the Senate passed a bill 89-10 aimed at improving housing affordability, following the House of Representatives’ passage of a narrower version earlier this year.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Celtics listed four-fifths of their starting lineup as questionable for Thursday’s game before upgrading White, Hauser and Neemias Queta to available.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • According to Marine Sargsyan, a staff economist at Houzz, upgrading a home’s exterior paint is a top priority during outdoor projects.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Soko applied finishing treatments using Hydrogel technology to preserve the fabric and achieve vintage wash effects, significantly reducing water consumption and enhancing the overall sustainability footprint.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The city says investing in pedestrian infrastructure will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, easing congestion and enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the area.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Optimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimizing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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