How to Use optimize in a Sentence

optimize

verb
  • The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
  • In some ways, Thai Food Near Me has optimized its food, too.
    Mia Sato, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Perhaps Valve just gets AMD to shrink and optimize the same chip to use less juice?
    Sean Hollister, The Verge, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The internet is full of people with opinions on the best way to optimize a workout.
    Amber Sayer, Health, 26 Oct. 2023
  • So this is a part of having your LinkedIn and everything optimized.
    Felice León, Essence, 28 June 2023
  • The surface is tan or green, depending on how the images have been optimized.
    Julia Musto, Fox News, 28 June 2023
  • The middle axle is the permanent drive axle, and its tires were optimized for wear and low rolling resistance.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The pants don’t have buttons or zippers to optimize comfort.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Selecting storage that can be used at home and in the outdoors can also optimize your use of space.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
  • JPEGs have stuck around, albeit optimized, for 30 years, in large part due to their ubiquity across software, devices, and the wider web.
    Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Then, pick the course of action that optimizes utility and explain to the patient why this course of action is her best option.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 23 Dec. 2023
  • For families there are bedrooms with bunk beds that can be tucked away when not in use, optimizing the space.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Stick to neutral colors and patterns in order to optimize your ability to mix-and-match pieces.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • One wrinkle for people who take pains to optimize their airflow: The LCD screens are only visible on one side of each fan.
    Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Tennis has, by far, under optimized a lot of its value.
    The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Set it out for a moment of unwinding before folding the chairs and neatly placing them away to optimize space.
    Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2023
  • Early versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, for example, had issues with the screen and most apps were not well optimized for the design.
    Samantha Kelly, CNN, 10 May 2023
  • Those of you who love to lounge, read, or even work from bed will love that the soft headboard has been expertly designed with cushioning and a slat to optimize comfort.
    Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Read on for small kitchen island ideas from designers who will inspire you to optimize your compact space.
    Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 30 June 2023
  • Google boasted that its device’s hinge is more durable than those on competing products and that over 50 of its own apps are optimized for the foldable display.
    Mark Gurman, Fortune, 10 May 2023
  • The persistent team is able to optimize the entire platform to better achieve the objectives and key results (OKRs).
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The specs on these cartridges also call for faster twist rates to optimize their performance with heavy-for-caliber target bullets with high BCs.
    John B. Snow, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • The three pillars for CBS News 24/7 are: lean into our iconic shows and talent, win breaking news, and optimize the programming.
    Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
  • In addition, air curtains below the headlight module and front bumper optimize the air flow.
    Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024
  • If a day at Disneyland is all about beating the lines, a meal at Les Grands Buffets is an exercise in optimizing calories.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The Warriors were the team of their era: a shining, optimized, Bay Area squad, born from a pile of tech money, light years ahead of their competition, the future of basketball now and forever.
    Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2023
  • All hiking pants need to be optimized for hiking, a style that fits your needs and offers features that enhance the wearing experience.
    Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Earlier this year, Google optimized dozens of its native apps (most of which run on all Android devices) to support foldables’ larger screens, like the one on its bendy Pixel Fold.
    WIRED, 24 July 2023
  • These high-performance socks are made with hex construction to optimize breathability in the most common hot spots.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Here’s how the timing of your meals could impact heart health, as well as ways to optimize your nutrition for cardiovascular wellness.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Jan. 2024

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