OPTIMIZING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimizing

verb

present participle of optimize

as in improving

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Recent Examples of optimizing Wittington plans to invest Boots, including upgrading stores, optimizing the online experience and supporting the expansion of health care services available to customers. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 But the alternative, optimizing harder inside a shrinking channel, has a ceiling. — Gaetano Romeo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 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 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

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Instead, Nvidia focuses on improving work-life balance and has maintained a hybrid work programme, without strict return-to-office mandates.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
As new supply peaks, cash flow growth is improving and valuations are attractive relative to equities, according to Laughlin.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of improving

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Czeisler said his main problem is usually the cost and hassle of accessing information or upgrading computers to keep them current.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Additionally, existing chains are likely to respond by upgrading facilities, expanding loyalty perks and enhancing prepared food options.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

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There could be uses in agriculture as well, for selectively enhancing edible parts of plants, Theriot said.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Sisters Beste and Merve Manastır are enhancing their brand’s refined minimalism through an increasing attention to materials, craftsmanship and details such as more elevated hardware and stitching.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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