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Recent Examples of optimum
Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
For optimum care, place this peach in a location that receives full sun and has well-draining soil.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
With little competition, a mild climate, and ample resources, Britain was optimum habitat for the highly fecund burrowers.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
22 June 2026
Accordingly, the cigars that stood out to us when compiling this year’s list of premier smokes were the ones made by producers with a real sense of heritage, an exacting focus on craftsmanship, and a willingness to wait for optimum results.
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Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
After settling on the optimum ingredient balance and brewing time, researchers conducted a blind taste-test with 100 coffee drinkers using traditional espresso and filter coffee, as well as their ultrasonic alternatives.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
In square foot gardening, each square foot gets a different vegetable or herb, and the optimum number of plants for that type is planted within the square.
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Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
For example, the Hurricane line offers optimum support and comfort for hiking and camping.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
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ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
For optimum care, place this peach in a location that receives full sun and has well-draining soil.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
With little competition, a mild climate, and ample resources, Britain was optimum habitat for the highly fecund burrowers.
—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
22 June 2026
Accordingly, the cigars that stood out to us when compiling this year’s list of premier smokes were the ones made by producers with a real sense of heritage, an exacting focus on craftsmanship, and a willingness to wait for optimum results.
—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
After settling on the optimum ingredient balance and brewing time, researchers conducted a blind taste-test with 100 coffee drinkers using traditional espresso and filter coffee, as well as their ultrasonic alternatives.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
In square foot gardening, each square foot gets a different vegetable or herb, and the optimum number of plants for that type is planted within the square.
—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
For example, the Hurricane line offers optimum support and comfort for hiking and camping.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
—
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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An analysis of body masses and maximal running speeds for 100 terrestrial mammals—with typical adult body masses ranging from more than 6,000 kilograms to 16 grams (African elephant to mouse)—found the optimal size for running to be about 120 kilograms, about the size of a mule deer.
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No matter how much refuse is gathered in the basket, optimal hole placement keeps water flowing and keeps dirty dish water from rising.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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For its fruit, of course, with its prime role in snacks like cocos preparados or in rich guisados and seafood dishes that are known along the whole Pacific coast.
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The positioning for the kick would have been prime for a goal, but Yoel Bárcenas' hit was deflected by a header from Croatia's Joško Gvardiol at the wall.
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Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
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Twenty-six people were detained and six of them were arrested on outstanding warrants.
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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Gallagher is also a first-class dressing room presence.
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Plus, there’s no shortage of deals on first-class-worthy fashion staples, including comfy, wrinkle-free travel pants, trendy jelly sandals, and sleek-looking luggage.
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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