optimize
verb (used with object)
to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible.
is optimizing
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present progressiveof optimize (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The truth is, optimizing Social Security decisions requires forward thinking and a willingness to confront uncomfortable questions about longevity.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
They caution that Life360 is optimizing its model and expansion over a long time horizon but see a willingness to push for dominance that helps support a continued overweight rating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
AI is optimizing search, discovery, pricing, and sales language in real time, shifting competition towards algorithmic effectiveness over scale.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
“What we’re looking at doing is optimizing that system for the future we need. And that’s a fundamentally different conversation than anything we’ve had before.”
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2023
“With gore, the more extreme the content is, is what the algorithm is optimizing for,” she said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2023
