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
Saadé said the liner partnered with Stonepeak due to its experience in infrastructure investments, indicating that the JV will help the DHL partner accelerate investments in new terminals and enhance service quality for customers.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Frames can be stacked for merged clarity, and imagery further enhanced using third party editing software.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
The changes allow pharmacists to focus more on patient care while enhancing after-hours access, when 75% of testing and treatments occur.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Her family objected to the second-degree murder conviction; the case sparked reforms including a $10-million settlement and enhanced police de-escalation training.
—John O’Connor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Frames can be stacked for merged clarity, and imagery further enhanced using third party editing software.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
The changes allow pharmacists to focus more on patient care while enhancing after-hours access, when 75% of testing and treatments occur.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Her family objected to the second-degree murder conviction; the case sparked reforms including a $10-million settlement and enhanced police de-escalation training.
—John O’Connor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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Kiki Rice had 17 points and seven assists and Lauren Betts scored 16 points as the Bruins (21-1, 11-0 Big Ten) remained the only undefeated team in conference play while improving to 10-0 at home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Next, the researchers aim to improve their technique further, with the goal of predicting not only when solar activity will intensify, but also where on the sun’s surface active regions are likely to form.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Tensions between anti-ICE demonstrators and federal officers have intensified in recent weeks in cities across the country, particularly after the shooting deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti in separate incidents last month in Minneapolis.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other concerns are that power-hungry data centers fed by natural gas generators can hurt air quality, consume water and intensify climate damage.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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The vinyl material is sturdy enough to play with—and, to sweeten the deal, the special edition package even comes with a collectible pin.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dover’s active portfolio management and commitment to capital returns sweeten the investment case.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2013, Skakel walked out of prison as a free man and later saw his conviction vacated in a move that further deepened the mystery of who Moxley’s true killer is.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gro-Low sumac performs best in full sun and tolerates partial shade, but will become less vigorous as the shade deepens.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gallagher spent the first week of December sprucing it up, artfully decorating Christmas trees and doing her best to spread holiday cheer to the house's 150 families.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Dec. 2025
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Very few of today’s displays predate the 1990s, with some being renovated over the years to either spruce them up or change their theme.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Scott agreed that their use could, in fact, heighten risk of injury — which is exactly what happened with Bogle last season at Crewe.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The significance of last weekend’s victory is heightened when considering what unfolded elsewhere in London earlier that day.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That includes the Nibby Toffee, complete with nutty Zorzal Comunitario and Dominican Republic cocoa nibs for that extra crunch; Orange Walnut Toffee, which lets candied California orange shine; and a fun Black Sesame Toffee Brittle for a thin, crispy finale.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add a forest of fruit trees including figs, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, peaches, pears and something called Buddha’s Hand, an unusual citrus tree whose fruit is often candied, but also serves as a unique and unusual adornment.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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Denmark will also tighten controls on foreigners without legal residence, introduce a new anklet monitor for criminal foreigners, reopen an embassy in Syria and strengthen cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Snow is expected to pile up in parts of the southern Appalachians, the Carolinas and southern Virginia late Friday night into Saturday as the storm rapidly strengthens offshore.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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