as in improved
to make better
social legislation that must be given credit for ameliorating the lot of millions of deprived people
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Recent Examples of ameliorated
Of course, with so many personnel across the agency already gone, some damage can’t be undone, but it will be greatly ameliorated.
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Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorated
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The future suggests that the AI will be improved such that the code is perfect at the get-go, or the AI is proficient at squaring away the code that has been generated.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The researchers were surprised to find that intoxication improved the participants' Dutch fluency, based on the independent observer reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Originally intended to replace the existing F-22, the NGAD plane is planned to have enhanced stealth, weapon-carrying ability, and also a ‘loyal wingman’ drone.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Ameliorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorated. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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