1
as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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Recent Examples of enhance
This process enhances grain connectivity while reducing porosity, resulting in improved electrical conductivity and suppressed lattice thermal conductivity, as per the release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Committee Chair Nick Schultz then proceeded to highlight myriad other problems with the bill and pointed to bills enhancing enforcement of restraining orders and increasing penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders as better ideas than Gonzalez’s bill.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The Royal Watcher notes that, in 2024, Tengku Natasya Puteri Tengku Adnan wore the tiara (which was enhanced with four brooches) for her Istiadat Berinai Ceremony at the Istana Abdul Aziz.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Committee Chair Nick Schultz then proceeded to highlight myriad other problems with the bill and pointed to bills enhancing enforcement of restraining orders and increasing penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders as better ideas than Gonzalez’s bill.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The Royal Watcher notes that, in 2024, Tengku Natasya Puteri Tengku Adnan wore the tiara (which was enhanced with four brooches) for her Istiadat Berinai Ceremony at the Istana Abdul Aziz.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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The Gallup poll found that about 4 in 10 workers say their organization has adopted AI tools or technology to improve organizational practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Outlook Lite was a lightweight alternative to Outlook designed to keep the app size small, improve performance on less powerful devices, and reduce battery usage.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Spot gold, which is currently trading at around $4,838 per ounce, has fallen about 10% from its late-January peak, slipping into correction territory even as geopolitical risks intensify.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Washington has intensified its crackdown on the Cartel del Noreste - heir to the former Zetas - which has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Honey is used to lightly sweeten the filling, which includes cardamom, along with orange zest and juice for flavor.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of fruits provides enough naturally occurring sugar to sweeten the taste.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Haiti, the most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere, has been hit the hardest by rising oil prices that experts warn will deepen a spiraling humanitarian crisis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The appointment comes as Rapha continues to expand its global community of riders and Rapha Cycling Club (RCC) members and deepen its presence in competitive cycling.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to Bauhus’s research, climate change has rendered the Black Forest largely uninhabitable to spruce.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political hurdles for the White House.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even if the setting and circumstances are over the top, the choices the characters make track as actual human behavior (if heightened).—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Blue cheese and candied pecans round out a medley of flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Zelenskyy didn't identify the countries involved but said Ukrainian personnel operated across several nations, helping strengthen their air defense systems.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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If activity strengthens unexpectedly, the glow could extend farther south into states such as Oregon, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire, though the best chances remain closer to the Canadian border.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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