OPTIMIZING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimizing

verb

present participle of optimize

as in improving

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Recent Examples of optimizing Modern home technology is no longer only about optimizing tasks. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Nvidia is bolstering support for Chinese artificial intelligence models in a play to beat domestic chipmakers to optimizing hardware for the systems. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 With fiber and yarn quality control, Uster Technologies has several in-line process controls that use AI for optimizing yarn parameters and defect classification. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Cardio, strength training and stretching have long been the go-to approaches for optimizing health span and lifespan. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Other solutions include carbon scheduling and optimizing hardware for specific needs. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Some experts have interpreted this update as focusing on optimizing health as opposed to ensuring adequate protein intake to avoid deficiency. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Leaders spend enormous energy optimizing workflows, dashboards, project plans, and increasingly, AI tools. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 The most recent refresh included a shift towards using renewable energy and optimizing energy efficiency. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

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Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The broader shift is that AI content quality is improving while the barrier to creation is becoming lower.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Desert Sands, for example, is currently upgrading such equipment districtwide — a $1-million project that is costing the district $200,000 due to the discount.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The Dolphins would benefit from upgrading the offensive guard spot.

— Omar Kelly August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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The monthly books are chosen by a committee through the Dollywood Foundation with the goal of enhancing early childhood education.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

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