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as in surpassing
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 improving
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of bettering
Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
It’s hosted by Simply Vedic (Vedic Cultural Society), a nonprofit organization in Naperville that began in 2006 with a goal of bettering the community through educational and cultural programs.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Hallquist wants Brookfield to become a leader as a modern, suburban city of its size by addressing the financial deficit, bettering city communications and encouraging smart development.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Kemp is well-grounded and has his eyes on bettering himself and getting to the next level through competitive repetitions and coaching.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Recursive self-improvement is when an AI system starts bettering itself, creating a flywheel that continues accelerating.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
Abramovich then opened new businesses in Anadyr and set about spending more of his own money on bettering the lives of local residents.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Berry has been an outspoken advocate for women’s health who has supported both state and federal initiatives related to bettering health outcomes or health care access for aging women.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2025
And as the generative AI tech keeps bettering itself, the Presenter gets more and more convincing, daily.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The winner gets a personalized street sign that is produced in-house by their sign shop to celebrate their contribution to bettering the roads.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
It’s hosted by Simply Vedic (Vedic Cultural Society), a nonprofit organization in Naperville that began in 2006 with a goal of bettering the community through educational and cultural programs.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Hallquist wants Brookfield to become a leader as a modern, suburban city of its size by addressing the financial deficit, bettering city communications and encouraging smart development.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Kemp is well-grounded and has his eyes on bettering himself and getting to the next level through competitive repetitions and coaching.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Recursive self-improvement is when an AI system starts bettering itself, creating a flywheel that continues accelerating.
—Harry Booth, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
Abramovich then opened new businesses in Anadyr and set about spending more of his own money on bettering the lives of local residents.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Berry has been an outspoken advocate for women’s health who has supported both state and federal initiatives related to bettering health outcomes or health care access for aging women.
—Surina Venkat, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2025
And as the generative AI tech keeps bettering itself, the Presenter gets more and more convincing, daily.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettering
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The meeting centered on whether there could be a way forward for the two entities to work together, said O’Leary, who described the discussion as productive and constructive.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that the talks had been constructive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft celebrated the app surpassing 10 million downloads in 2024.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Last month, the Senate passed a bill 89-10 aimed at improving housing affordability, following the House of Representatives’ passage of a narrower version earlier this year.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over time, these losses add up, making neighborhoods hotter, less resilient and less supportive of local ecosystems.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The pair was arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft exceeding $20,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Treatment often requires hospitalization; when kidney failure is severe, dialysis is needed, with bills often exceeding $10,000.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Soko applied finishing treatments using Hydrogel technology to preserve the fabric and achieve vintage wash effects, significantly reducing water consumption and enhancing the overall sustainability footprint.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The city says investing in pedestrian infrastructure will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, easing congestion and enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the area.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The goal is to prepare these students for their future jobs by developing the skills needed to find gainful employment.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
28 Dec. 2025
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Where do alien nerds find gainful employ?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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On their record-breaking flyby, the astronauts reached a maximum 252,756 miles from Earth before hanging a U-turn behind the moon, eclipsing Apollo 13‘s distance record.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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When our own planet was eclipsing the sun, at least from the Artemis capsule’s point of view, the astronauts saw the agave-green milky glow of the solar atmosphere and its dust, visible around the moon.—
Rebecca Boyle,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Bettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettering. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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