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Recent Examples of optimizing
The team is now focused on optimizing their approach and on recovering methanol from water and separating it into a purified product.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s a huge deal, because right now, nearly every major company is optimizing for autonomy.
—Christine Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The companies said the collaboration moves the industry beyond fragmented solutions toward a more unified, scalable infrastructure for understanding and optimizing the physical world.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
For Panaro's home, Bruno’s interior design strategy—which took inspiration from Russian nesting dolls—wasn’t just about optimizing square footage.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Across parts of the political right and the tech world alike, psychedelics are increasingly framed as transformative molecules capable of resetting trauma, interrupting addiction, or optimizing the brain.
—Dimitri Mugianis, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
The idea behind Functional Forests is to design plantings that can deliver these multiple benefits all at once, rather than optimizing for just one, essentially leveraging the positive effects of biodiversity to achieve real-world goals.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
The bed's folding action is designed for both space-optimizing daytime convenience and fast, immediate nighttime deployment – no need to spend time rearranging cushions or bed slats, just drop and flop.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s a huge deal, because right now, nearly every major company is optimizing for autonomy.
—Christine Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The companies said the collaboration moves the industry beyond fragmented solutions toward a more unified, scalable infrastructure for understanding and optimizing the physical world.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
For Panaro's home, Bruno’s interior design strategy—which took inspiration from Russian nesting dolls—wasn’t just about optimizing square footage.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Across parts of the political right and the tech world alike, psychedelics are increasingly framed as transformative molecules capable of resetting trauma, interrupting addiction, or optimizing the brain.
—Dimitri Mugianis, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
The idea behind Functional Forests is to design plantings that can deliver these multiple benefits all at once, rather than optimizing for just one, essentially leveraging the positive effects of biodiversity to achieve real-world goals.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
The bed's folding action is designed for both space-optimizing daytime convenience and fast, immediate nighttime deployment – no need to spend time rearranging cushions or bed slats, just drop and flop.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
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The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is little evidence that gelatin supplements are useful for managing diarrhea, improving joint pain, or improving bone health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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Softmaxxing techniques – which can also include teeth whitening, beard grooming, or upgrading a wardrobe or hairstyle – are not usually a problem, according to Hadeed.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For annuals, select pots based on mature size, and for perennials, plan on upgrading pots gradually.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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The move is also in line with a number of states that have been adding or enhancing production incentives to grow local economies and provide alternatives Stateside to hubs like Los Angeles, which continues to contend with runaway production.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Optimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimizing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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