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
While many winemakers around the globe are seeking higher sites to ameliorate the effects of a warming planet, others have chosen to plant on mountaintops purely to make the best wine possible.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
But nothing David makes for dinner or tries to say seems enough to compel her to eat, let alone ameliorate her depressive state and anorexic behavior.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Deep Fission's plan is to ameliorate these problems by radically shifting the reactor location.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Also, why issue a remedy that doesn't ameliorate the concerns that the judge agrees exists—or, worse, help another Big Tech company get even bigger?
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
But nothing David makes for dinner or tries to say seems enough to compel her to eat, let alone ameliorate her depressive state and anorexic behavior.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Deep Fission's plan is to ameliorate these problems by radically shifting the reactor location.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Also, why issue a remedy that doesn't ameliorate the concerns that the judge agrees exists—or, worse, help another Big Tech company get even bigger?
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ameliorate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorate
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Kiki Rice had 17 points and seven assists and Lauren Betts scored 16 points as the Bruins (21-1, 11-0 Big Ten) remained the only undefeated team in conference play while improving to 10-0 at home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Next, the researchers aim to improve their technique further, with the goal of predicting not only when solar activity will intensify, but also where on the sun’s surface active regions are likely to form.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Items such as candle sconces and decorative milagros add a touch of sparkle and enhance the mood.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Ameliorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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