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Recent Examples of optimizing
In other words, optimizing the things human beings do every day—often in ways that aren’t ideal—forms the core of the strategy.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Instead, companies often need smaller, specialized AI systems tailored to specific tasks—such as optimizing factory energy usage or helping employees search internal documents more efficiently.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
This has always been true to an extent, but in 2026, optimizing those angles has become something of an extreme sport.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Such opportunistic eavesdropping is challenging, because Starlink is consistently optimizing for its primary satellite Internet service by turning beams on and off, or sometimes switching beams as the fast-moving satellites talk to many different users, Kassas explained.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Today, loyalty comes from continuously optimizing the consumer’s experience, message and relevance.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Researchers have focused specifically on electromagnetic design, optimizing coil winding and materials to deliver high power to electric ships through a compact surface.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
But the absence of FP2 and FP3 from the traditional weekend structure meant optimizing was harder.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Dolan’s key priorities have been optimizing financials and brand impact by making AMC hit content available as widely as possible — including through licensing to other companies, while also looking for opportunities for further streaming subscriber growth, as well as broad distribution.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Instead, companies often need smaller, specialized AI systems tailored to specific tasks—such as optimizing factory energy usage or helping employees search internal documents more efficiently.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
This has always been true to an extent, but in 2026, optimizing those angles has become something of an extreme sport.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Such opportunistic eavesdropping is challenging, because Starlink is consistently optimizing for its primary satellite Internet service by turning beams on and off, or sometimes switching beams as the fast-moving satellites talk to many different users, Kassas explained.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Today, loyalty comes from continuously optimizing the consumer’s experience, message and relevance.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Researchers have focused specifically on electromagnetic design, optimizing coil winding and materials to deliver high power to electric ships through a compact surface.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
But the absence of FP2 and FP3 from the traditional weekend structure meant optimizing was harder.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Dolan’s key priorities have been optimizing financials and brand impact by making AMC hit content available as widely as possible — including through licensing to other companies, while also looking for opportunities for further streaming subscriber growth, as well as broad distribution.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
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The new commissioner faces the daunting task of improving the existing jail while planning for a world without it.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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It was built for static products like imaging algorithms, not for adaptive systems that keep improving.—
Alon Bergman,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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That means upgrading infrastructure in western neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, improving parks and public spaces, and planning maintenance on a more systematic citywide basis to improve fairness, predictability and long-term upkeep.—
Yair Gersten,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Rebuilding, or even just upgrading, the highest-risk road crossings throughout the state requires substantial funding and prioritization by lawmakers and government officials.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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“Optimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimizing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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