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verb

past tense of improve

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Recent Examples of improved
Adjective
Vaughn said in the first quarter call that Schuh is building on its improved product access with brands that include Nike, Adidas and Asics. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 With benefits such as improved accessibility and insight for customers, and innovation and efficiency for vendors, this evolution has been largely positive for buyers and sellers. John Readman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Engineers at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and AeroVironment are working on a larger solar panel for improved power production at high-latitude locations, Pomerantz said. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Chiefs and Mizzou football fans should take some extra time getting to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and the improved Faurot Field in Columbia this football season, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026 An improved roster and a lighter schedule ought to help the Badgers return to bowl eligibility this season. Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 While the run game yielded 78 yards, Miller had an improved day, completing 44% of his passes for 71 yards. Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Unlike conventional lithium-ion cells, these batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid ceramic material, potentially enabling higher energy density and improved reliability. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Ratings have also grown among adults 25-54 (by 21 percent) and adults 18-49 (by 15 percent) — in keeping with a trend of improved numbers for long-running reality shows in the past year that also includes Survivor 50 and Dancing With the Stars. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Beijing’s endorsement of DeepSeek and Liang has also helped open doors and improved their access to marquee listings. Anniek Bao,elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Robinson’s ability to set the edge in the run game seems much improved. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Over the past several years, regulatory clarity has improved, investment vehicles have matured, and governance frameworks have become more established. Peter Mintzberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Ashampoo Snap has also improved to a more capable premium utility. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Mobile networks, radar systems, and even satellite communication have made major technological leaps in the past couple of decades, but there is much that can be further improved. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Brenton Doyle added two hits and two RBIs as the AL Central-leading White Sox (69-63) improved to 3-3 on a seven-game homestand. CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic winners Brookwood, Roswell and North Gwinnett all greatly improved their positions with wins last week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 After switching to induction, our indoor air quality improved. Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
Adjective
  • Dylan gives a subtle warning for Alex to stay away from Kylie, but Alex was still close to confessing his evolved feelings for her.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Chef Cristian Medrano’s menu exudes confidence in the form of evolved flavors with every dish.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • For daily family casual gaming scenarios, the M7SG is equipped with exclusive Game Mode Plus and enhanced Game Bar, supporting VRR variable refresh rate and ALLM automatic low-latency mode.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Goldman expects China’s advanced-node wafer supply to reach 410,000 wafers per month by 2035, compared with monthly demand of 619,000 wafers.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The display was set up by police, with authorities saying some of the bodies recovered from the floods were in an advanced state of decomposition, making physical identification difficult.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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