OPTIMIZE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimize

verb

Definition of optimize

as in to improve

as in improve We need to optimize our website for improved performance.

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Recent Examples of optimize When social media constantly reminds us there’s another metric to optimize, healthy self-improvement risks fueling self-criticism and anxiety around our bodies, health and self-image. — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 Xiaomi can theoretically optimize the D100 around the data flows, memory requirements and AI models used by its own intelligent-driving system. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Modern home technology is no longer only about optimizing tasks. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Top esports teams now have physical therapists, performance psychologists, athletic trainers and even massage therapists on staff to optimize the performance and recovery of their players. — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optimize

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Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Leaders must prioritize building cognitive and identity infrastructure, focusing on *how* people think and their self-authorship, ensuring AI enhances human judgment rather than standardizing it.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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