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
  • Top tips for making the most of your body wash To optimize your time in the shower, use the following tips and tricks to extend the life of your body wash scent and get clean.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • That said, there are small ways to optimize your sun protection.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 17 June 2022
  • 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
  • Make a no-brainer gym upgrade for less than $50, while supplies last, and optimize your gains.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • Shorter runs, like one-star and zero-star, demand constant perfection amid routes that have been hyper optimized over time by others.
    Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • For instance, with travel, multiple oddsmakers pointed out that teams have optimized the practice over the past few seasons, negating a true disadvantage from jetlag or other nuisances on the road.
    Ben Fawkes, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

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