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
Each taught him a new way to handle replay challenges and enhance his toolbox.
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Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Asked to embrace technology’s transformative power to enhance shades, students had to create a convertible garment or silhouette representing transformation and evolution.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
While costly, egress windows enhance safety, increase home value, and are often required by building codes for basement bedrooms.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 13 May 2026
While Climb Credit Union celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, the organization will also celebrate those loyal members through member appreciation initiatives and new tools that will enhance the digital banking experience.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Asked to embrace technology’s transformative power to enhance shades, students had to create a convertible garment or silhouette representing transformation and evolution.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
While costly, egress windows enhance safety, increase home value, and are often required by building codes for basement bedrooms.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 13 May 2026
While Climb Credit Union celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, the organization will also celebrate those loyal members through member appreciation initiatives and new tools that will enhance the digital banking experience.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
Verb
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The new commissioner faces the daunting task of improving the existing jail while planning for a world without it.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Jonathan Bond finished with five saves for Houston (6-5-0), which improved to 2-3-1 on the road.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Her decision comes as South Florida Democrats are also grappling with a new state redistricting map that has scrambled the political landscape and intensified intra-party conflict over which candidates will ultimately run where.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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But there are also other ways buyers can sweeten the deal, like making an earnest money deposit, limiting contingencies or trying to accommodate the seller’s preferred closing timeline.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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To sweeten the deal, Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial period.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The story attracted her first, a heartwarming narrative about an aquarium cleaner (Field) who looks after a giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina) and the young drifter (Lewis Pullman) who deepens both their lives while doing his own soul-searching.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Just Women’s Sports Named WNBA Emerging Media Partner Just Women’s Sports has been named an Emerging Media Partner of the WNBA ahead of the 2026 season, deepening its investment in women’s basketball.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 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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Everything in this screen world is heightened, slightly off-kilter, but entirely plausible (with the exception being Ruby’s wretched body, still burning after all these years).—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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To heighten this risk even further, more than half of employees admit to integrating AI tools with other work systems using APIs, without IT department approval or oversight.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Ensuring 100% availability is the stitch in time for strengthening the storage infrastructure for business continuity.—
Eric Herzog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In 2025, 250 professionals benefited from technical training programs to strengthen local crews as demand grows.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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