1
as in improving
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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3
as in sweetening
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhancing
Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Allowing red poppies to self-sow is an effortless method for enhancing your garden with more blooms.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
The upgrade is seen as a key step in enhancing Japan’s maritime strike and deterrence capabilities.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
In a video announcement, Kennedy said officials reviewed more than 400 candidates before settling on 18 who will drive Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Agenda by developing policy on tackling chronic diseases, reducing administrative burden, and enhancing care for vulnerable populations.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
According to the county, the goals and objectives of the Ag Reserve include preserving agriculture, enhancing environmental resource value and open space, creating a functional, sustainable development pattern and minimizing costs to taxpayers.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
His career continues with a two-year contract extension, ambitions of another Royals resurgence and the prospect of enhancing his potential National Baseball Hall of Fame credentials.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The experience incorporates Oskia skin care in a harmonious, sleep-enhancing ritual concentrated on the face, back, shoulders and scalp for children 8 and older.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Allowing red poppies to self-sow is an effortless method for enhancing your garden with more blooms.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
The upgrade is seen as a key step in enhancing Japan’s maritime strike and deterrence capabilities.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
In a video announcement, Kennedy said officials reviewed more than 400 candidates before settling on 18 who will drive Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Agenda by developing policy on tackling chronic diseases, reducing administrative burden, and enhancing care for vulnerable populations.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
According to the county, the goals and objectives of the Ag Reserve include preserving agriculture, enhancing environmental resource value and open space, creating a functional, sustainable development pattern and minimizing costs to taxpayers.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
His career continues with a two-year contract extension, ambitions of another Royals resurgence and the prospect of enhancing his potential National Baseball Hall of Fame credentials.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The experience incorporates Oskia skin care in a harmonious, sleep-enhancing ritual concentrated on the face, back, shoulders and scalp for children 8 and older.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
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In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Small changes—from better moisturizing to improving your immediate workspace—can make a noticeable difference.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Regulatory pressures are intensifying, Larson noted, with shifting requirements and a changing geopolitical backdrop making compliance a moving target.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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As multinational drugmakers flood China in search of deals, competition is intensifying, and valuations are rising sharply, according to VCs and other observers.—
Brian Yang,
STAT,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Pritzker signed an onerous bill sweetening firefighter and police pensions that will cost Chicagoans tens of millions of dollars more annually without extra help from the state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indiana lawmakers advanced a measure to require data center companies to fork over 1% of their sales tax exemption savings to local governments, sweetening the deal for local officials embroiled in the data center fights sweeping the state.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the company is deepening its integration of artificial intelligence.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The latest data was published in the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s yearly economic indicators report, which offered an overall bleak picture of the Bay Area economy, including declining buying power among residents and deepening office vacancies in the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The rapid warm-up is creating the unstable atmosphere needed for supercell development, heightening the hail and severe thunderstorm risk.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Major reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin remain well below average, the agency’s latest data shows, heightening concerns about water availability across the region.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The program delivers on the government’s Plan for Change, supporting economic growth through defense investment while strengthening national security.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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That includes strengthening its internal culture, refining legal strategy, and maintaining clear standards around results and professional integrity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Major streamers like Netflix also have been consolidating their influence in a buyer’s market of late and haven’t felt compelled to invest time or resources in events like Realscreen.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Enhancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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