as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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as in enhanced
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
San Francisco public schools shut down on Monday as teachers went on strike demanding improved healthcare benefits and pay raises, leaving the families of some 50,000 students scrambling for child care and meals.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
With the legal fight between 23XI, Front Row and NASCAR put to bed — the case was officially dismissed last week — Hamlin wants to see improved relationships with NASCAR.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Nozzle gives Chinese drones a new agility boost Rather than using bulky, mechanically complex actuators, the new thrust system delivers improved maneuverability through a lightweight aerodynamic nozzle that contains no moving parts.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
But with new information and an improved fiscal outlook, the district could adopt a more measured approach.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Coach Steve Kerr pointed to an improved jumper.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Consider shopping around to see what's actually available today, and don't hesitate to reach out to a lender directly who may be willing to offer you improved rates and terms compared to what's listed publicly.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Beyond enjoyment, cereal is also often promoted as a nutritious way to start the day, usually associated with improved energy, focus and overall health.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.
—Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Disability representation in romance has also improved somewhat.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Both Italy and Germany improved to 2-1 and joined Sweden (3-0) in completing the three Group B nations to clinch a quarterfinal berth.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Incentives for private insurance to control health-care costs can also be improved by switching control over the purchase of insurance from employers to individual workers.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
His control has improved substantially in two years.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Objective sleep measures, including sleep efficiency, improved.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The Sixers improved to 11-10 without Paul George, who is serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
David said while the program seeks an extension beyond the contract period, the team is currently working to build a public-facing website and improved database to help manage DNA results.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
San Francisco public schools shut down on Monday as teachers went on strike demanding improved healthcare benefits and pay raises, leaving the families of some 50,000 students scrambling for child care and meals.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
With the legal fight between 23XI, Front Row and NASCAR put to bed — the case was officially dismissed last week — Hamlin wants to see improved relationships with NASCAR.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Nozzle gives Chinese drones a new agility boost Rather than using bulky, mechanically complex actuators, the new thrust system delivers improved maneuverability through a lightweight aerodynamic nozzle that contains no moving parts.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
But with new information and an improved fiscal outlook, the district could adopt a more measured approach.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Coach Steve Kerr pointed to an improved jumper.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Consider shopping around to see what's actually available today, and don't hesitate to reach out to a lender directly who may be willing to offer you improved rates and terms compared to what's listed publicly.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Beyond enjoyment, cereal is also often promoted as a nutritious way to start the day, usually associated with improved energy, focus and overall health.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The crucial employment snapshot is slightly delayed because of the brief government shutdown and will show whether the trajectory improved for the US labor market, which has been stuck in a low-hire and low-fire lull.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Jimmy Wales, the site’s other co-founder, has also been in the news, promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which argues that society would be greatly improved if more people and organizations adopted the Wikipedia ethos.
—Imogen West-Knights, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Disability representation in romance has also improved somewhat.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Both Italy and Germany improved to 2-1 and joined Sweden (3-0) in completing the three Group B nations to clinch a quarterfinal berth.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Incentives for private insurance to control health-care costs can also be improved by switching control over the purchase of insurance from employers to individual workers.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
His control has improved substantially in two years.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Objective sleep measures, including sleep efficiency, improved.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The Sixers improved to 11-10 without Paul George, who is serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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In the last century, scientists have found bountiful evidence of complexity and engineering in living systems that seems highly unlikely to have emerged from a world of evolved necessity.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In all cases there is a responsibility to accept a certain degree of uncertainty, evolved thinking, and risk.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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How has being in love enhanced your artistic practice?—
Cierra Black,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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This investment ensures smaller class sizes, competitive pay for educators and staff (at least $20/hour), enhanced school safety and robust support for early childhood and higher education.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenblatt noted the improved ability to monetize streaming with its partnership with Amazon, a new ad tool for small and mid-sized businesses and tweaks made to the front page for advanced ads.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Everesse Built around advanced monopolar radiofrequency (RF), Everesse by Volnewmer is designed to lift and firm skin on the face and body in two sessions, spaced three months apart.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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