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
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.
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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
Of course, with so many personnel across the agency already gone, some damage can’t be undone, but it will be greatly ameliorated.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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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
Of course, with so many personnel across the agency already gone, some damage can’t be undone, but it will be greatly ameliorated.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ameliorate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorate
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The fabric’s four-way stretch is slightly cinched at the waist to enhance your curves, while the A-line silhouette is still relaxed enough for cozy winter outfits.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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The best ski attire has the power to influence and enhance your performance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Ameliorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorate. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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