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as in surpassed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin
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as in improved
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of bettered
His 22 per cent accuracy from these crosses is bettered by only 10 players across the league.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, majorities said the Republican president has definitely or probably not improved the functioning of government (59%) or bettered the nation’s standing on the world stage (60%).
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Over the past two seasons, the Swede has scored 44 goals in the Premier League, a tally bettered only by Salah and Erling Haaland with 47 and 49 respectively.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, majorities said the Republican president has definitely or probably not improved the functioning of government (59%) or bettered the nation’s standing on the world stage (60%).
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Over the past two seasons, the Swede has scored 44 goals in the Premier League, a tally bettered only by Salah and Erling Haaland with 47 and 49 respectively.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettered
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A week before the first round of the conference tournament, the event already surpassed its ticket sales from 2025.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though he's been inconsistent throughout his career, his best stretches have surpassed what McCarthy has shown on the field.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Palomar College, meanwhile, improved to 16-1 in junior college play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Waybourn said jail conditions have improved dramatically since new jail administrator Shannon Herklotz arrived in January because of a more proactive approach to health care.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.—
Philip Aldrick,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, 28, eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in two of his six seasons in Indy but finished with 784 — his fewest since 2020 — last year.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the mornings, a table-service breakfast comes included with the nightly rate for hotel guests, and options include yogurt and granola, eggs Benedict, and oatmeal topped with fruit, plus a selection of coffee or juice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a firm texture, press the block between paper towels using a heavy weight, such as a sheet pan topped with a can of tomatoes, for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Bettered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettered. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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