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as in more
to a greater or higher extent
he knows property law better than anyone else
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
she got the better of her opponents very early in the race
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as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin
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as in to improve
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of better
Nada Hassanein,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2023
Yet the company hasn’t linked their use to better weight-loss outcomes, in part because people don’t use them consistently.
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Geoffrey A. Fowler,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
Sammy Rothstaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2023
Last year, the office held listening sessions in Grove Hall, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Jamaica Plain to better understand the needs of women and gender-expansive individuals.
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Tiana Woodard,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 Feb. 2023
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Here's what at-home betters should know.
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Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Good job, well done After 21 years of working to better the village’s economic picture, Sandra Zoellner, Park Forest’s director of economic development and planning, was the center of attention in a farewell tribute last Friday in Village Hall.
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Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Adjective
Implementing better protocol for detection and providing translation services to parents in these areas is essential so they can get diagnosed and referred, said Beckerman.
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Nada Hassanein,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2023
Yet the company hasn’t linked their use to better weight-loss outcomes, in part because people don’t use them consistently.
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Geoffrey A. Fowler,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
Adverb
In related news, Emma Foehringer Merchant wrote a fascinating story for Undark about researchers creating a repository of birds and bats killed at solar and wind farms, to better understand why they’re getting killed and how to prevent it.
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Sammy Rothstaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2023
Last year, the office held listening sessions in Grove Hall, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Jamaica Plain to better understand the needs of women and gender-expansive individuals.
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Tiana Woodard,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 Feb. 2023
Noun
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Here's what at-home betters should know.
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Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The goal made Kane England’s most prolific international goal scorer of all time, bettering Wayne Rooney’s previous record of 53 goals.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
Good job, well done After 21 years of working to better the village’s economic picture, Sandra Zoellner, Park Forest’s director of economic development and planning, was the center of attention in a farewell tribute last Friday in Village Hall.
—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better
Adjective
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The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
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Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
Adverb
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While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence.
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One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
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For example, women athletes are routinely portrayed as emotional, powerless, and reliant on their coaches or superiors, resulting in their infantilization, all while their men athlete counterparts are framed as rational and confident.
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The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Revenue from golf and resort properties exceeded $500 million in 2025, rising about 15% from the previous year, according to the filing.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
Adjective
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
Noun
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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