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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure
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as in advantages
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 exceeds
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 improves
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of betters
Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 7 May 2026
According to the indictment, Gino's and Paragon were used to facilitate the collection and distribution of money made from gambling from agents, bookies and betters involved with Gerodemos.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Porter was in part banned for disclosing information betters used on prop bets and parlays.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Here's what at-home betters should know.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023.
—Lz Granderson, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nothing betters the gift of time.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 7 May 2026
According to the indictment, Gino's and Paragon were used to facilitate the collection and distribution of money made from gambling from agents, bookies and betters involved with Gerodemos.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Porter was in part banned for disclosing information betters used on prop bets and parlays.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Here's what at-home betters should know.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023.
—Lz Granderson, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
If the Sharks make the playoffs next season and Celebrini betters his 115-point total from this season, wouldn’t his next deal become that much more expensive?
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nothing betters the gift of time.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betters
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Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to superiors at the DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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Lower-ranking officers were able to tell their superiors what wasn’t going well and argue forcefully for changing course.—
Cody Turner,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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All of which suggests that Ukraine’s technology, innovation, and cost advantages are durable.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Currently, no strength category exceeds a 37% chance of occurrence through the end of the year.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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In general, though, the maximum amount that can be garnished for consumer debt is 25% of your disposable earnings, or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Brands that effectively integrate technology into their customer experience (in a way that improves that experience) can begin to leverage 21st-century brand-building to keep their strategic flywheel turning.—
Clifford Hudson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Its direct proximity to subway access also improves mobility around the city for many travelers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Grow them in hanging baskets where hummingbirds will drink the nectar from their lantern-like blooms, or in flower beds or containers where the flowers will spill over the edges.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Top graded Pomona College ( A+) has UNAEP to expenses of over 600% and Grinnell College in Iowa’s ratio surpasses 1,000%.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Fitted with technologically advanced prosthetics connected directly to the brain, Genie not only learns to walk again but surpasses the limits of human performance as a Paralympic athlete.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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But Israel tops all concerns for some leftists, so Greene’s reversal on the issue is enough to win their support, and AOC’s refusal to embrace her is seen as a counterproductive purity test.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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But the number of signatures has since exploded and now tops 3,500.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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“Betters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betters. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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