as in to enhance
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improve
Skin-to-skin contact slows down the baby's heart beat, improves their breathing and helps the mother with milk production.
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ABC News, 17 May 2026
Meaning the data was consolidated, the workflows were defined, the systems could pass information without manual intervention, and there was a clear, measurable outcome the AI was being asked to improve.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 17 May 2026
In a recent trial, 15 people with autoimmune diseases received the Cartesian CAR T treatment; two-thirds saw their symptoms improve, and none suffered long-term serious side effects.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
The Revolution improve to 7-1-0 at home under first-year coach Marko Mitrović.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
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ABC News, 17 May 2026
Meaning the data was consolidated, the workflows were defined, the systems could pass information without manual intervention, and there was a clear, measurable outcome the AI was being asked to improve.
—Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 17 May 2026
In a recent trial, 15 people with autoimmune diseases received the Cartesian CAR T treatment; two-thirds saw their symptoms improve, and none suffered long-term serious side effects.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
The Revolution improve to 7-1-0 at home under first-year coach Marko Mitrović.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improve
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The restriction has helped cultivate a blissfully tranquil ambience for both guests and the resort’s underwater species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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“Improve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improve. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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