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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvements
The bill would also create a new program for water conveyance improvements, providing funding to upgrade aging infrastructure and build new facilities needed to move water supplies.
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Some research suggests collagen supplementation may result in small improvements in skin hydration or elasticity.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent improvements include an upgrade to a communal deck, partial sewer line replacement and a full remodel of the manager’s unit.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
This project is focused on bumping the agency’s operations to include 30 ten-car trains per hour, or more than 300 additional railcars total, alongside other improvements such as a new control system, a new railcar storage yard in Hayward and adding more power substations to improve service.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Promenade de la Playa team is working on paperwork to submit to the city that will include plans and drawings for things such as signs, bollards, trees and shrubs, removal of on-street lines and improvements to outdoor dining spaces.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The millions in funding included philanthropy, funding for upkeep of Fair Park and rent to the city with funds going toward Fair Park improvements.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Whoop was primarily a recovery tool in its early years, letting athletes avoid overtraining while pushing for fitness improvements.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Some research suggests collagen supplementation may result in small improvements in skin hydration or elasticity.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent improvements include an upgrade to a communal deck, partial sewer line replacement and a full remodel of the manager’s unit.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
This project is focused on bumping the agency’s operations to include 30 ten-car trains per hour, or more than 300 additional railcars total, alongside other improvements such as a new control system, a new railcar storage yard in Hayward and adding more power substations to improve service.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Promenade de la Playa team is working on paperwork to submit to the city that will include plans and drawings for things such as signs, bollards, trees and shrubs, removal of on-street lines and improvements to outdoor dining spaces.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The millions in funding included philanthropy, funding for upkeep of Fair Park and rent to the city with funds going toward Fair Park improvements.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Whoop was primarily a recovery tool in its early years, letting athletes avoid overtraining while pushing for fitness improvements.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Recent advances in language processing allow computers to digest vast and rapidly expanding bodies of medical research.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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In exchange for not experiencing the thrill and excitement of watching a football game in person, those of us at home will get the benefit of experiencing the game with a few technological enhancements.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The upgrade will include multiple enhancements to the customer experience and once implemented, Coloradans can expect a new option for a streamlined user experience.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The progress was built on earlier breakthroughs – in 2013, the team added an internal airflow path to an existing nozzle, allowing thrust to be redirected without power loss.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the art studio, children collaborated on a colorful mural honoring Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were widely used in medical research and led to major scientific breakthroughs.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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With spring break just weeks away, Meiner said the city's approach will largely mirror last year's effort to curb unruly crowds, though some refinements are in the works.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Subtle refinements then come to the collar, which features traditional construction to avoid any rub spots.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Barring any unexpected developments Carlos Narvaez will enter the season as the starter and Connor Wong will remain his primary backup.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the developments, numerous commercial property renovations and additions were completed during the assessment cycle, contributing to Grand List growth, town officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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