as in to improve
to make better
social legislation that must be given credit for ameliorating the lot of millions of deprived people
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Recent Examples of ameliorate
The moonshot initiative was an old-fashioned approach to medicine, one that sought to ameliorate illness through advances in science and technology.
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Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
Imaginative touches like that go a long way toward ameliorating the film’s small but not ignorable flaws, such as its tendency toward sentimentality in the last stretch and the gaping spaces where more character-building needs to be to land the plane safely.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Ruben Amorim has endured a miserable campaign since joining United, but the vibes would indeed be ameliorated with a trophy hoist and Champions League clincher.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Miner, especially, dispatches himself, and his bona fides—his Jewishness, his disillusionment with Zionism having led him to a deeper engagement with his faith and with the cause of Palestinian liberation—to ameliorate more moderate criticisms.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
Imaginative touches like that go a long way toward ameliorating the film’s small but not ignorable flaws, such as its tendency toward sentimentality in the last stretch and the gaping spaces where more character-building needs to be to land the plane safely.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Ruben Amorim has endured a miserable campaign since joining United, but the vibes would indeed be ameliorated with a trophy hoist and Champions League clincher.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Miner, especially, dispatches himself, and his bona fides—his Jewishness, his disillusionment with Zionism having led him to a deeper engagement with his faith and with the cause of Palestinian liberation—to ameliorate more moderate criticisms.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorate
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Ramsay lamented the lack of a clean sheet and cited a few decision-making errors at various points in the contest that need to improve as the Loons continue their evolution, but couldn’t deny the general quality of play from his club.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Ameliorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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