MELIORATIONS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

meliorations

noun

plural of melioration

as in increases

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Noun

Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

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The defense is challenging investigators’ handling of the crime scene and efforts to cast the attack as politically motivated, as the judge weighs evidence that could trigger sentence enhancements under Utah law.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
While advanced shower systems and natural light enhancements are often desired, features like heated floors, advanced lighting, smart controls, and comfort height toilets see much higher actual adoption rates than initially prioritized.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of enhancements

Noun

The company says editors can use this tool for edits, refinements, or assembling a cut-down highlight clip for social media.

— Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo builds on an already excellent formula, adding dependable four-color 3D printing and thoughtful refinements without sacrificing value.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

Definition of refinements

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But top bankers and regulators also recognize that Europe is lagging in AI investment and the development of frontier companies driving breakthroughs.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Still, given the inherently mysterious nature of UAPs, Gallaudet didn’t rule out potential blockbuster breakthroughs as a result of the council’s work.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Definition of breakthroughs

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