1
as in improving
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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3
as in sweetening
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhancing
But while there is a greater focus on creating differentiated, high-value experiences that customers deeply value, technology investments aimed at enhancing customer experience often fail to meet expectations.
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Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Government policies focused on both mitigating carbon emissions and enhancing energy independence are also making headway in some locations.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
With sign-off from dermatologists and aestheticians, this radiance-enhancing resurfacer can work as a mask, scrub, and peel based on application.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet our understanding of that reality, even today, remains limited and incomplete, with many hoping that the cutting edge of science will soon lead to breakthroughs enhancing our current understanding.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Microneedling the scalp may help hair loss by stimulating hair follicles, improving blood flow, and enhancing absorption of topical hair growth treatments.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to blend their love for basketball with cannabis, enhancing the communal and celebratory atmosphere of the tournament.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Government policies focused on both mitigating carbon emissions and enhancing energy independence are also making headway in some locations.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
With sign-off from dermatologists and aestheticians, this radiance-enhancing resurfacer can work as a mask, scrub, and peel based on application.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Yet our understanding of that reality, even today, remains limited and incomplete, with many hoping that the cutting edge of science will soon lead to breakthroughs enhancing our current understanding.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Microneedling the scalp may help hair loss by stimulating hair follicles, improving blood flow, and enhancing absorption of topical hair growth treatments.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to blend their love for basketball with cannabis, enhancing the communal and celebratory atmosphere of the tournament.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is why today, the top customer experience tools for improving customer satisfaction are unified customer experience management (UCXM) platforms.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Disney is sweetening the deal for families staying at select Disney Resort hotels by offering complimentary admission to Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Blizzard Beach on their check-in day.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Krispy Kreme is sweetening an already-sweet long Labor Day weekend.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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As well as job displacement, AI risks deepening wealth inequality—concentrating the gains among those who own or are able to leverage its abilities, while throwing the remainder into the same basket of the formerly employable unemployed.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, officials reinforce colonial subordination while deepening the vulnerability of immigrant communities.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Hill’s Niall Stanage writes that the shocking killing of Kirk is heightening fears over the nation’s path.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Six Chinese nationals were recently detained in Subic Bay on espionage charges, further heightening mistrust.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Building and strengthening one-on-one relationships is the way to grow and defend yourself.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Merrill even walked with two outs to bring the go-ahead run to the plate but Ryan O’Hearn struck out to end a loss that prevented the Padres from truly strengthening their postseason position.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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This position involves stooping, lifting and consolidating large bags of recycling and refuse.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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At RoboSense, engineers restructured LiDAR architecture, consolidating discrete components into single chips and reducing assembly costs.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Enhancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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