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
Still, hobbies ameliorate the stressors of work, the news or family life.
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Lora Kelley, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
These grants and cooperative agreements were issued for a limited purpose; to ameliorate the effects of the pandemic.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
Users must be certain that the agents are always ameliorating human and societal values, as opposed to detracting from them.
—Una Verhoeven, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Imagine the current and future poverty ameliorated by such a movement.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lora Kelley, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
These grants and cooperative agreements were issued for a limited purpose; to ameliorate the effects of the pandemic.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
Users must be certain that the agents are always ameliorating human and societal values, as opposed to detracting from them.
—Una Verhoeven, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Imagine the current and future poverty ameliorated by such a movement.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorate
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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However, the latest reports suggest that situation is improving, albeit with lowball offers.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Ameliorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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