as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Aaron Scott, a partner at Dechert in London, noted that CLOs issued since 2013 benefit from improved structural protections put in place in the years following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis — such as lower leverage, stricter ratings criteria and tougher tests on the underlying loan collateral.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Heimplanet further improves upon the Blue Ice's ruggedness by slimming the tent fabric seams for improved waterproof sealing with stronger tape.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
The researchers noted that torsional loading is not as strongly associated with injury risk as vertical loading, but future work may explore whether improved stroller design or posture cues could mitigate those twisting forces.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to improved performance, it is expected to get dual front cameras to satisfy both portrait and landscape use cases.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
One, the Patriots are legitimately one of the NFL’s most improved teams this season.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
And some big plays have returned to the Chiefs’ offense in part because Mahomes has had more time to throw behind an improved offensive line.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
Demers points to a more stable defense corps with the additions of John Klingberg, Nick Leddy, and Dmitry Orlov, and improved goaltending, with Yaroslav Askarov entering his first full season in the NHL, and the promise of better special teams as reasons for hope.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Vic Tafur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Bloom operated at a $29 million net loss in 2024, improved from a roughly $300 million loss in 2023.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Since then, his flushing work and my shooting skills have improved.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Japan was alarmed enough by the 2010 embargo — quietly lifted as Sino-Japanese relations improved — to launch a crash recycling program to reduce its China risk.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Tri-County won its first-ever Vocational Bowl title last fall and has improved.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
North scored its final touchdown upon the resumption of play and improved to 8-0.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Experience as a commissioner, long standing engagement with community and have improved the quality of life in Matthews exponentially over the last decade.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Weather Channel’s accuracy has undoubtedly improved since the early days of cable TV, but the same can’t necessarily be said about The Weather Channel’s vibes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Unlike traditional sodium-only batteries, this new dual-cation design combines the strengths of both lithium and sodium to deliver improved performance while keeping sodium as the primary component, making the technology more efficient and sustainable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Aaron Scott, a partner at Dechert in London, noted that CLOs issued since 2013 benefit from improved structural protections put in place in the years following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis — such as lower leverage, stricter ratings criteria and tougher tests on the underlying loan collateral.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Heimplanet further improves upon the Blue Ice's ruggedness by slimming the tent fabric seams for improved waterproof sealing with stronger tape.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
The researchers noted that torsional loading is not as strongly associated with injury risk as vertical loading, but future work may explore whether improved stroller design or posture cues could mitigate those twisting forces.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to improved performance, it is expected to get dual front cameras to satisfy both portrait and landscape use cases.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
One, the Patriots are legitimately one of the NFL’s most improved teams this season.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
And some big plays have returned to the Chiefs’ offense in part because Mahomes has had more time to throw behind an improved offensive line.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
Demers points to a more stable defense corps with the additions of John Klingberg, Nick Leddy, and Dmitry Orlov, and improved goaltending, with Yaroslav Askarov entering his first full season in the NHL, and the promise of better special teams as reasons for hope.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Also, the Bears’ offensive line has improved every week.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Bloom operated at a $29 million net loss in 2024, improved from a roughly $300 million loss in 2023.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Since then, his flushing work and my shooting skills have improved.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Japan was alarmed enough by the 2010 embargo — quietly lifted as Sino-Japanese relations improved — to launch a crash recycling program to reduce its China risk.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Tri-County won its first-ever Vocational Bowl title last fall and has improved.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
North scored its final touchdown upon the resumption of play and improved to 8-0.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Experience as a commissioner, long standing engagement with community and have improved the quality of life in Matthews exponentially over the last decade.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Weather Channel’s accuracy has undoubtedly improved since the early days of cable TV, but the same can’t necessarily be said about The Weather Channel’s vibes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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Fire offered an evolved take on their post-hardcore calling card, but Water was largely electronic, resulting in a haunting yet serene setting.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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With these tools, scientists may one day trace how microbes and mammoths co-evolved.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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The subsidies were part of the original Affordable Care Act passed during the Obama administration and were enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase the amount of financial assistance to those who were already eligible and to expand eligibility to more people.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trautmann’s personal status was enhanced by his bravery in the 1956 FA Cup final against Birmingham City.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, from Amazon to Uber, are also investing in technologies that automate safety-critical tasks, whether through advanced driver assistance systems or fully autonomous vehicles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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