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
However, science enhances human health only when it is aligned with human values.
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The move will also enhance Central Moloney's ability to recruit top talent, support future growth initiatives and host customers and businesses visiting Arkansas, according to a company news release.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
In addition to the complexion-enhancing formula, the lightweight skin tint is buildable and long-wearing.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 June 2026
This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The move will also enhance Central Moloney's ability to recruit top talent, support future growth initiatives and host customers and businesses visiting Arkansas, according to a company news release.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
In addition to the complexion-enhancing formula, the lightweight skin tint is buildable and long-wearing.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 June 2026
This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
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And access to health care and drinking water should be improved.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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As climate pressures intensify, biodiversity shrinks and consumers demand more transparency, the push to preserve older grain varieties and livestock breeds is reshaping what shows up in grocery aisles and on restaurant menus.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Climate models predict a continued, long-term decline of snowpack as the effects of climate change intensify.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Molasses can be used to sweeten baked goods.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
28 May 2026
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Cranberries are usually sweetened and used in juices or sauces.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Cultural and political divides deepen in the community, and even within the same household, when a woman brings a single migrant woman into her home.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Home Sales Memorial Day is the perfect time to spruce things up in and around your home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 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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In some communities distrust of outside authorities and aid organizations has led to attacks on treatment centers, while the outbreak’s spread through Ituri—a major commercial and migration hub—has heightened concerns about wider regional and international transmission.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Distrust, travel bans could complicate response Dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Aromas of Luxardo cherry and candied orange peel prepare the tastebuds for pomegranate, cranberry, fresh sage, and aniseed flavors with a hint of smoke on the smooth finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Environmental advocates, however, argue the RMP helps protects residents near chemical facilities by requiring preventative safety measures and should be strengthened and expanded, according to the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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“Enhance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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