optimizing

verb

present participle of optimize
as in improving

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Recent Examples of optimizing System Speedup Pro is a veritable Swiss army knife of tools for optimizing and maintaining your PC. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The problem arises when organizations become so focused on moving an indicator that people begin optimizing the number rather than the underlying condition the number was supposed to represent. — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Consumers are optimizing value and quality, and the retailer’s private label portfolio is helping to fill some of these needs. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 None of this means the 60/40 stock/bond mix contains any special formula for optimizing long-term results. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimizing
  1. improving
  2. upgrading
  3. enhancing
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  • In these cases, GLP-1 medications can provide cognitive benefits by lowering blood pressure and improving blood sugar control.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The neuroscientist’s guide to improving brain function and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of improving
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  • Heinrich sought to pass his own bill to force data centers to shoulder the costs of upgrading the electric grid, which Republicans blocked.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lisa Lisa rewrote natural, nude nail laws on the carpet, upgrading the plain technique with curved, talon tips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of upgrading
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  • Blakespear said the law is focused on enhancing consumer protections, because many residents and parents looking to purchase e-bikes have ultimately been sold a very different and much less controllable product.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Wrangler Wrangler is enhancing the strength of its riding jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancing

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