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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Of course, the heart of the Eagles’ offense must come through superstar running back Saquon Barkley and the ground game, along with improved line play, so that figures to be a more pressing matter while Philly experiments with the new personnel at receiver.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The direct-to-consumer options offered by the manufacturers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have substantially reduced prices and improved access, especially for those who lack insurance coverage.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The top performers left hair softer and shinier, improved manageability, and helped reduce breakage over time—making grow-out journeys feel easier.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Fatal bicycle crashes in recent years have heightened concerns among bike safety advocates about the need for improved bicycle safety infrastructure in the south and southwest suburban region.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
If your area is known to be susceptible to a particular type of lawn fungus disease, consider transitioning to a variety of grass that exhibits improved resistance to that fungus.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
The space is designed around survey insights on women’s preferences in fitness environments, such as improved lighting, greater privacy and a stronger sense of community.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The cars have also has been outfitted with improved lidar that can see through heavy rain and snow conditions, and have upgraded audio receivers that can better hear sirens and and other noises, the company said.
—Jennifer Elias,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 May 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
The design offers greater operational flexibility and improved efficiency across different mission profiles.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Of course, the heart of the Eagles’ offense must come through superstar running back Saquon Barkley and the ground game, along with improved line play, so that figures to be a more pressing matter while Philly experiments with the new personnel at receiver.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The direct-to-consumer options offered by the manufacturers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have substantially reduced prices and improved access, especially for those who lack insurance coverage.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The top performers left hair softer and shinier, improved manageability, and helped reduce breakage over time—making grow-out journeys feel easier.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Fatal bicycle crashes in recent years have heightened concerns among bike safety advocates about the need for improved bicycle safety infrastructure in the south and southwest suburban region.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
If your area is known to be susceptible to a particular type of lawn fungus disease, consider transitioning to a variety of grass that exhibits improved resistance to that fungus.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
The space is designed around survey insights on women’s preferences in fitness environments, such as improved lighting, greater privacy and a stronger sense of community.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The cars have also has been outfitted with improved lidar that can see through heavy rain and snow conditions, and have upgraded audio receivers that can better hear sirens and and other noises, the company said.
—Jennifer Elias,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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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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Upgraded features include enhanced on-and-off loading, including the ability for families to roll strollers directly into the glass cabin with ease.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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