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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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
Soko applied finishing treatments using Hydrogel technology to preserve the fabric and achieve vintage wash effects, significantly reducing water consumption and enhancing the overall sustainability footprint.
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The city says investing in pedestrian infrastructure will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, easing congestion and enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the area.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Those patterns suggest that, at least so far, AI has acted as a productivity-enhancing tool that boosts employment and wages rather than a simple substitute for labor.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Sharp also sees the center as a go-to hub for academic and industry collaboration in Silicon Valley, enhancing partnerships between SCU and valley tech companies.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Hearing aids fine-tune the sound signal that enters the brain, enhancing speech while lowering background noise.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
These toxins can lead to an imbalance between replacing old bone with new bone, enhancing bone loss.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 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
Sj Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
The city says investing in pedestrian infrastructure will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, easing congestion and enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the area.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Those patterns suggest that, at least so far, AI has acted as a productivity-enhancing tool that boosts employment and wages rather than a simple substitute for labor.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Sharp also sees the center as a go-to hub for academic and industry collaboration in Silicon Valley, enhancing partnerships between SCU and valley tech companies.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Hearing aids fine-tune the sound signal that enters the brain, enhancing speech while lowering background noise.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
These toxins can lead to an imbalance between replacing old bone with new bone, enhancing bone loss.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
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The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is little evidence that gelatin supplements are useful for managing diarrhea, improving joint pain, or improving bone health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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Israeli officials and military leaders have recently sounded the alarm over intensifying violence and lawlessness by extremist settlers in the occupied West Bank, where arsons and deadly attacks have continued unabated.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The company has faced intensifying competition from TikTok and continues to battle longtime rivals in social media including Instagram and X, formerly Twitter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Coffee giant Starbucks is looking to encourage its baristas and hourly workers to improve their sales and customer service by sweetening the pot with bigger financial perks.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 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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The deal is Ascentium’s most recent in more than a dozen acquisitions, plugging a gap in the company’s mainland China coverage while deepening its footprint in hot Southeast Asian growth markets.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ashley’s fear of abandonment has developed throughout the season; Austin’s articulation only puts a fine point on it, instead of deepening their relationship.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The monochrome treatment emphasizes silhouette, proportion and shadow, allowing form and texture to take precedence while heightening the sensory experience.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The mistake also comes amid heightening tension between sports streamers and more legacy sports media companies.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of this system on Thursday, southwest winds will be strengthening across the region.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The state has been strengthening fire safety standards, specifically with the passage of Assembly Bill 3074 in 2020 and Senate Bill 504 in 2024, which direct residents to create an ember-resistant defensible space zone within the first 5 feet surrounding a structure, also known as Zone 0.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The three family members stayed on to run Norton as a subsidiary of Goodyear for about 12 years until Goodyear began consolidating its acquisitions by 1998.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Enhancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhancing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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