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Recent Examples of optimizing
When intelligence itself becomes a commodity, optimizing for IQ is like training to be the fastest typist in an age of voice recognition.
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Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Robbie Farias is a digital audience leader with over a decade of experience optimizing local newsrooms nationwide.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Here are our top picks for optimizing your home security setup.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hufnagel addressed those worries, saying that 2026 is focused on optimizing the footprint through sharper assortments and marketing to support full-price sell-through and sustainable long-term growth.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
In practice, that means brands must actively manage their presence across multiple AI ecosystems, rather than optimizing once for a single search engine.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
This is important for athletic performance and for optimizing fitness.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
With field tests complete, NEO is now refining its battery management system (BMS) software and optimizing pack materials to enhance thermal performance and overall efficiency.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
In the rapidly evolving world of engineering technology, professionals devote enormous energy to such tasks as mastering the latest frameworks, optimizing architectures, and refining machine learning models.
—Angelique Parashis, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Robbie Farias is a digital audience leader with over a decade of experience optimizing local newsrooms nationwide.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Here are our top picks for optimizing your home security setup.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hufnagel addressed those worries, saying that 2026 is focused on optimizing the footprint through sharper assortments and marketing to support full-price sell-through and sustainable long-term growth.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
In practice, that means brands must actively manage their presence across multiple AI ecosystems, rather than optimizing once for a single search engine.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
This is important for athletic performance and for optimizing fitness.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
With field tests complete, NEO is now refining its battery management system (BMS) software and optimizing pack materials to enhance thermal performance and overall efficiency.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
In the rapidly evolving world of engineering technology, professionals devote enormous energy to such tasks as mastering the latest frameworks, optimizing architectures, and refining machine learning models.
—Angelique Parashis, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
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Strengthening labor laws, increasing the minimum wage and improving social safety nets like unemployment insurance are a few ways the government could step in to address lagging wage growth, Shierholz says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Even outside the typical April-to-December season, crews have continued working during this month’s mild weather to remove dead branches and hazardous trees along parkways and medians — proactively improving safety, reliability and quality of life for residents citywide.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Solutions do exist, such as enhancing receivers with anti-spoofing features and encryption, or installing a type of antenna that is specifically designed to protect against the effects of jamming and spoofing, but upgrading and replacing existing systems takes time and money, Faragher said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeking help via free agency, the Chargers are expected to prioritize upgrading their offensive line in the draft April 23-25.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the performance of the IS system is commendable, effectively mitigating shake and enhancing viewing stability.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Adele's take on the shade honors her red roots, the choice enhancing her natural features for a lit-from-within glow.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Optimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimizing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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