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
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
In the Padres’ clubhouse, Arraez occupied a stall near both of those stars, but several other players on the Padres, plus many ex-teammates with other teams, have said the Venezuelan’s upbeat personality and high energy improved the team’s chemistry.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Vancouver’s roster greatly underperformed expectations, and very few Goldeneyes players matched or improved upon their production from last season.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Student loan refinancing If your credit score has improved or interest rates have gone down, refinancing your student loan can reduce your monthly payment and total interest over time.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Some students said their concentration has improved with the ban.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The mechanics of Nabrawind’s lifting system have improved a lot compared to earlier versions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
By reallocating finance and operations attention to process excellence, operations not only stabilized, but installation rates improved within two quarters.
—Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 26 May 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
Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
In the Padres’ clubhouse, Arraez occupied a stall near both of those stars, but several other players on the Padres, plus many ex-teammates with other teams, have said the Venezuelan’s upbeat personality and high energy improved the team’s chemistry.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Vancouver’s roster greatly underperformed expectations, and very few Goldeneyes players matched or improved upon their production from last season.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Student loan refinancing If your credit score has improved or interest rates have gone down, refinancing your student loan can reduce your monthly payment and total interest over time.
—John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Some students said their concentration has improved with the ban.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The mechanics of Nabrawind’s lifting system have improved a lot compared to earlier versions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
By reallocating finance and operations attention to process excellence, operations not only stabilized, but installation rates improved within two quarters.
—Daniah Robertson, Forbes.com, 26 May 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
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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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