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Recent Examples of optimizing
The origins of Nike as Blue Ribbon Sports In the 1950s, Bill Bowerman was a track coach at the University of Oregon who was obsessed with optimizing running shoes for his athletes.
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Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 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
For me, optimizing longevity and all that also is about my social life, being with my friends, and having time for my children.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Apr. 2026
The study notes that long-term economic viability depends on optimizing specific cost drivers, including operating labor, nitrogen consumption, and feedstock logistics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
The first-round schedule is spread out, and James does have a knack for optimizing rotation players in unusual circumstances.
—Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 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
For me, optimizing longevity and all that also is about my social life, being with my friends, and having time for my children.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Apr. 2026
The study notes that long-term economic viability depends on optimizing specific cost drivers, including operating labor, nitrogen consumption, and feedstock logistics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
The first-round schedule is spread out, and James does have a knack for optimizing rotation players in unusual circumstances.
—Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 17 Apr. 2026.
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