as in evolved
being far along in development
an improved version of the software is now available
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as in enhanced
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improved
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 June 2026
And in another investigation, co-led by researchers at Massey, found that GLP-1 drugs were associated with improved survival among people with colorectal cancer as well.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
The City of Decatur cut the ribbon on a new and improved town square Friday.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Siri also comes with new and improved voices, Apple said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Researchers believe improved calibration methods could solve much of the instability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Benefits of fresh dog food delivery Fresh dog food delivery can offer improved convenience and customization options for pet owners.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026
This improved outlook has become more pronounced over the past few months.
—Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Together, a collaborative effort can create meaningful operational changes, including improved staffing, hospital-wide throughput initiatives, earlier discharge planning, expanded post-acute care resources, and greater accountability from leadership.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Consecutive weeks of May showers dropped 6-10 inches of rain and significantly improved drought conditions in central and North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
—Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Robinson has owned Smith all training camp, indicating the 2024 first-round pick has improved, over the Dolphins need to find a better backup offensive tackle.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Over the centuries, technological development has significantly improved the living conditions of humanity.
—Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
According to a statewide survey touted by Hochul, teachers reported fewer classroom distractions, stronger student engagement and improved social connections among students.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The men’s national team has not markedly improved since … 1994?
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The new-and-improved Siri is capable of working across several apps, identifying information and photos on the screen, and offering more more in-depth AI chatbot conversations for users.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Chicago Public Schools spokesperson Sylvia Barragan said in a statement that the technology has improved water quality.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Adjective
At the event, Apple debuted a new and improved Siri—rebranded as Siri AI—as the company sought to answer mounting questions about its place in the AI race.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 June 2026
And in another investigation, co-led by researchers at Massey, found that GLP-1 drugs were associated with improved survival among people with colorectal cancer as well.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
The City of Decatur cut the ribbon on a new and improved town square Friday.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Siri also comes with new and improved voices, Apple said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Researchers believe improved calibration methods could solve much of the instability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Benefits of fresh dog food delivery Fresh dog food delivery can offer improved convenience and customization options for pet owners.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026
This improved outlook has become more pronounced over the past few months.
—Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Together, a collaborative effort can create meaningful operational changes, including improved staffing, hospital-wide throughput initiatives, earlier discharge planning, expanded post-acute care resources, and greater accountability from leadership.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Verb
With the win, the Fever improved to 6-5 ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Chicago Sky.
—Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Consecutive weeks of May showers dropped 6-10 inches of rain and significantly improved drought conditions in central and North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
—Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Robinson has owned Smith all training camp, indicating the 2024 first-round pick has improved, over the Dolphins need to find a better backup offensive tackle.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Over the centuries, technological development has significantly improved the living conditions of humanity.
—Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
According to a statewide survey touted by Hochul, teachers reported fewer classroom distractions, stronger student engagement and improved social connections among students.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The men’s national team has not markedly improved since … 1994?
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The new-and-improved Siri is capable of working across several apps, identifying information and photos on the screen, and offering more more in-depth AI chatbot conversations for users.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Chicago Public Schools spokesperson Sylvia Barragan said in a statement that the technology has improved water quality.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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This is therefore part of a larger research stream that centers on the ways that some modern problems stem from a mismatch between our evolved brains and our modern human environments, which have changed dramatically in an eye-blink of evolutionary time.—
Owen D. Jones,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Thus, the aye-aye evolved to fill that vacancy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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What Doremus has done though, is to make his own thing with a similar concept, a film greatly enhanced by the lilting presence of Clarke, who is wonderful in this role(s), showing us the glory of fate, and its price.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 June 2026
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The tank has been enhanced as part of a beautification of the island.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Venice senior Lawrence Kensinger, who set the City Section shot put record with a state-leading throw of 65 feet 11 inches last week, had the third-best mark at prelims (59-6¾) and easily advanced to the finals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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