as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
There are, presumably, some well-meaning civilians who have entered politics and found the experience nothing but societally beneficial and personally character-improving — but few to none of them are to be found in the movies.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
On the nonfood side, Foran focused on improving Walmart’s once notoriously uneven customer service by raising the pay of hundreds of thousands of workers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Open alcohol containers are now banned in Fort Lauderdale's special entertainment districts as the city moves to tighten rules aimed at improving safety.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
While the idea of pouring water through your nose can sound intimidating, millions of people swear by it for easing congestion and improving breathing.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Advanced technologies like microencapsulation and nano-layering allow actives to penetrate effectively without overwhelming the skin’s surface—reducing irritation while improving efficacy.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As price growth slows and mortgage rates continue to drop, real estate experts say conditions are improving for potential homebuyers.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
There are, presumably, some well-meaning civilians who have entered politics and found the experience nothing but societally beneficial and personally character-improving — but few to none of them are to be found in the movies.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
On the nonfood side, Foran focused on improving Walmart’s once notoriously uneven customer service by raising the pay of hundreds of thousands of workers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Open alcohol containers are now banned in Fort Lauderdale's special entertainment districts as the city moves to tighten rules aimed at improving safety.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
While the idea of pouring water through your nose can sound intimidating, millions of people swear by it for easing congestion and improving breathing.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Advanced technologies like microencapsulation and nano-layering allow actives to penetrate effectively without overwhelming the skin’s surface—reducing irritation while improving efficacy.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As price growth slows and mortgage rates continue to drop, real estate experts say conditions are improving for potential homebuyers.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Whatever the president's objectives, helping Iranians find a better future will be the work of months and years, not days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Corbett, who turns 31 in September, arrived in Charlotte with a Super Bowl ring and took pride in helping the Panthers return to the playoffs.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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