How to Use optimize in a Sentence

optimize

verb
  • The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
  • Ahead, some of the top skin experts in the business share their tips on how to optimize the eyes.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 2 Mar. 2023
  • For years Williams optimized her time to serve her body’s needs.
    Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
  • In some ways, Thai Food Near Me has optimized its food, too.
    Mia Sato, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Google says apps are now better optimized for the screens with this change.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Perhaps Valve just gets AMD to shrink and optimize the same chip to use less juice?
    Sean Hollister, The Verge, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Stack ‘em up in the linen closet, in the pantry, under the sink, or even in the fridge to optimize vertical space.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The Racer’s wings are optimized in all phases of flight, thanks to flaps on the trailing edge.
    Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
  • This is part of how optimized the Ioniq 6 is compared to its EV kin on the same platform.
    Kevin Williams, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Check out the video to learn how Krack helps people optimize the ole inhale and exhale.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Throughout the shoot, Moore is always aiming to optimize the final product, from the props to the color of the background.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The internet is full of people with opinions on the best way to optimize a workout.
    Amber Sayer, Health, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The small but mighty device weighs less than a pound and can be tucked into a shoe to optimize precious space in your luggage.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
  • The grips along the bottom are designed to ebb and flow with the contours of your foot to optimize non-slip stability.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Coaches are paid to optimize their players’ talents and strengths to help teams win more games.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 June 2024
  • So this is a part of having your LinkedIn and everything optimized.
    Felice León, Essence, 28 June 2023
  • Check out our guides to the best running apps to optimize your training and the best fitness trackers to track all your workouts.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The surface is tan or green, depending on how the images have been optimized.
    Julia Musto, Fox News, 28 June 2023
  • Simplify and optimize your goals by nails two birds with one stone.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 3 Jan. 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
  • The ultimate goal is to find ways to optimize taxes for your lifestyle – not the other way around.
    Clint Haynes, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
  • In this case, the team needed to optimize a single antenna to handle a high enough bandwidth for the tags.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 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
  • The soft fabric hook-and-loop straps are ideal for adjusting to get the right fit for your unique foot size, which will help optimize comfort, too.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 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
  • The official added that the administration believes that Ukraine can also optimize its current force by more aggressively dealing with soldiers who desert or go absent without leave.
    Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The company announced plans in July to continue investing in technology and work systems to optimize drink production.
    Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024

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