as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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as in enhanced
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Dave Canales enters his third season as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach with an improved defensive depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
This report comes less than a year after the sustainability trade group published a position paper calling for improved integrity in the use of LCA data.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, NASCAR reached a landmark settlement in the antitrust case, giving all teams evergreen charters with improved terms.
—Gayle King, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, these programs delivered incredible, intergenerational benefits, including improved work, education and health outcomes for the participating children (and even their grandchildren)!
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In addition to 5G support, the improved battery life lasts for nearly two days.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Indeed, every fiber of Flagg’s on-court persona exudes a desire to win, while playing for a franchise whose best interest since at least February has been to lose for improved draft lottery odds.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, these programs delivered incredible, intergenerational benefits, including improved work, education and health outcomes for the participating children (and even their grandchildren)!
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Since its debut last year, the feature has improved to detect 14x more infections, Google says.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
In preclinical trials involving both small and large animals, a single injection into the limb reduced scarring and significantly improved heart function.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Luke Kennard and Jaxson Hayes each had 19 points off the bench, Deandre Ayton chipped in with 12, and the Lakers improved to 7-6 without Doncic in the lineup this season.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The snowfall gave the snowpack a boost and improved snow coverage at the resort even as Lake Tahoe resorts approach scheduled closing dates.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Miami improved to 11-2 this season when finishing with more than 25 fast-break points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Also, opening day for the Royals is Friday, and beat writer Jaylon Thompson breaks down the roster, where the team has improved over last year and how Royals players’ success in the World Baseball Classic — there were many — can carry into the upcoming season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In 2024 and 2025, several companies and research groups demonstrated improved quantum error correction, a key requirement for building reliable machines.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Dave Canales enters his third season as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach with an improved defensive depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
This report comes less than a year after the sustainability trade group published a position paper calling for improved integrity in the use of LCA data.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, NASCAR reached a landmark settlement in the antitrust case, giving all teams evergreen charters with improved terms.
—Gayle King, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, these programs delivered incredible, intergenerational benefits, including improved work, education and health outcomes for the participating children (and even their grandchildren)!
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In addition to 5G support, the improved battery life lasts for nearly two days.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Indeed, every fiber of Flagg’s on-court persona exudes a desire to win, while playing for a franchise whose best interest since at least February has been to lose for improved draft lottery odds.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, these programs delivered incredible, intergenerational benefits, including improved work, education and health outcomes for the participating children (and even their grandchildren)!
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Since its debut last year, the feature has improved to detect 14x more infections, Google says.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
In preclinical trials involving both small and large animals, a single injection into the limb reduced scarring and significantly improved heart function.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Luke Kennard and Jaxson Hayes each had 19 points off the bench, Deandre Ayton chipped in with 12, and the Lakers improved to 7-6 without Doncic in the lineup this season.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The snowfall gave the snowpack a boost and improved snow coverage at the resort even as Lake Tahoe resorts approach scheduled closing dates.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Miami improved to 11-2 this season when finishing with more than 25 fast-break points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Also, opening day for the Royals is Friday, and beat writer Jaylon Thompson breaks down the roster, where the team has improved over last year and how Royals players’ success in the World Baseball Classic — there were many — can carry into the upcoming season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lightrocket | Getty Images Cybersecurity stocks slumped on Friday following a report that Anthropic is testing a powerful new artificial intelligence model that is more advanced in cyber capabilities and also presents potential security risks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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