OPTIMIZED Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

optimized

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past tense of optimize

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Recent Examples of optimized The targeting is precise, the funnel is optimized and the cost per acquisition is defensible. — Cynthia Ferngren, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 That is where people become more valuable, not less – and leaders should see their workforce as more than inputs to be optimized. — Maria Black, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Even our vulnerability now arrives edited, filtered, captioned, and optimized for engagement. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 And even then, many of the things that truly define a life well lived aren’t optimized for their financial impact. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Newspaper op-eds from big names have long been ghostwritten by junior staffers or outside PR firms — no disclosure necessary, and often watered down and hyper-optimized to be as palatable as possible. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The company specializes in neural processing units for data centers, optimized for AI inference work. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 But 64% believe that their resumes are optimized for application tracking systems. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The Starship rocket’s Pez satellite dispenser, optimized for Starlink, is an indication of the company’s priorities. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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Agricultural production technologies and weather forecasting capabilities have also improved substantially, all of which could help the market absorb part of the supply shocks.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
With another interested party, the financial dimensions of the deal began to shift and Sunderland improved their offer to the player and his agents.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of improved

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For daily family casual gaming scenarios, the M7SG is equipped with exclusive Game Mode Plus and enhanced Game Bar, supporting VRR variable refresh rate and ALLM automatic low-latency mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
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

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The Preferred seats also receive upgraded bedding, a mattress pad, pajamas and an enhanced amenity kit.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Following the results, analysts at Bank of America upgraded shares to neutral from an underperform rating on accelerating AI growth, but warned of limited upside ahead.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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