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Recent Examples of optimum
This mac and cheese is made in the slow-cooker for optimum simplicity.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 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
The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The city provides a guide for optimum watering times, which differ depending on the type of sprinkler head that’s used.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so could tax the relief corps earlier than is optimum, though the Padres will make avoiding that a priority.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 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
The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The city provides a guide for optimum watering times, which differ depending on the type of sprinkler head that’s used.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so could tax the relief corps earlier than is optimum, though the Padres will make avoiding that a priority.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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For optimal absorption and health benefits, take turmeric supplements with meals, especially those containing fats.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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Hoskins suggests looking for filters with a MERV rating between 8 and 13 for optimal protection.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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This is the maximum power output a solar installation can achieve under standard conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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The manual also notes the maximum wade depth for a Cybertruck is about 32 inches, measuring from the bottom of the tire.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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They’re brought to life by the superb voice turns of Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu in a chronicle of two young people weathering some of life’s harshest storms.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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But Old Trafford remains a superb football ground.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In 2024, Fritz & Franz was at risk of losing its lease with the Gables, but the City Commission at the time eventually agreed to renew the lease after the business agreed to pay more for its prime location.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Plimsoll Productions is taking the unusual step of shopping a natural history program to networks and streamers as a format after Secret Garden securing a 30% prime-time audience share and becoming the biggest unscripted launch in the UK this year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Over time, the outstanding principal is adjusted based on changes in CPI-U.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Two people with outstanding warrants were also arrested, the police department said in a news release.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Now, heading into this upcoming special legislative session on the state budget, my focus is on locking in funding for more local water projects — and for Resilient Florida.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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While the exact financial impact of Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois isn’t yet known, Hilda Alvarez Rodriguez, special projects manager at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said the vast majority of Chicago businesses did not emerge unscathed.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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It will be won by organizations that consolidate and orchestrate with a vendor-neutral control plane that federates data, reasons across domains, governs agents as first-class citizens and connects to whatever the ecosystem looks like next quarter.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There are exceptions—for example, long-haul international business-class or first-class tickets usually include lounge access—but even that isn’t a guarantee anymore.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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