1
as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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Recent Examples of enhance
How to improve balance In theory, balance could be enhanced just by practicing tests like the one-leg stand.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Many athletes use it to reduce inflammation and enhance muscle repair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts told CNBC that AI tools can be used to enhance phishing and social engineering scams, helping to write more personalized and human-like messages.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Many athletes use it to reduce inflammation and enhance muscle repair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts told CNBC that AI tools can be used to enhance phishing and social engineering scams, helping to write more personalized and human-like messages.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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Supporters view McMahon as a capable executive poised to reform a department that Republicans argue has failed to improve American education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Now 18-7 in 2025, the Pacers improved their home record to 19-10.—
Phillip B. Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Those conversations intensified this week with interviews in Indianapolis, as teams do their due diligence.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Following the injury, his determination intensified.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The flexible pricing, discounts, and swag just sweeten the deal.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: At least one state is sweetening health benefits as a recruitment and retention strategy.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This has deepened anxieties over China's economic future, already on shaky ground because of a property sector crunch, mounting local government debt and a host of other challenges.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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But that central role also means Nvidia is widely viewed as a bellwether for the broader tech sector, meaning expectations were heightened heading into Wednesday’s report.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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To heighten the comparison even further, the films’ directors, James Cameron (back row, sixth from left) and Kathryn Bigelow (second row, third from right), just so happened to be ex-spouses.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The palate balances candied fruit with Tepextate’s savory, peppery depth, accented by white pepper, lavender, and jasmine.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lard was substituted with oil and raisin, [and] pine nuts and candied fruit were added to the dough.—
Michelle Tchea,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its unique multipurpose formula helps take care of your hands on all fronts: from the ceramide-rich complex that strengthens your skin's barrier to antioxidants like purslane and vitamin E that protect the hands from free radicals.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Here in Florida, USAID has partnered with Florida International University (FIU) to support critical research in disaster resilience, human rights and justice reform — work that strengthens our economy and our national security.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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