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Recent Examples of optimum
In many cases, the optimum starting age is 70, which is the maximum starting age with the highest monthly benefit.
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Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development.
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Madison Square Garden offers optimal security If security is the priority, few venues in North America offer what Madison Square Garden already has built in.
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The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
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The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
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For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
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Watson was always known for incredibly quick hands and outstanding bat speed.
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Another outstanding rug in the lineup this week is this easy-to-clean jute number from Joon Loloi at 60% off.
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The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
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Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
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With jet fuel costs running high, long-haul business and first-class tickets are up sharply this year.
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Nikolay Zhukovsky, the third-class controller, was working under the direction of first-class controller Vladimir Sumskoy.
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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