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
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
According to Warby Parker, during the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason new airborne radar technology secret.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
During the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason, new airborne radar technology, a secret.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
There’s no question an improved pass rush will improve the Bucs secondary.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The months of improved blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol still counted.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Perhaps as important as Morocco’s investment in nurturing domestic talent has been its improved efforts to scout and court eligible international talent —often the descendants of emigrants who have learned the game in world-class competitive environs elsewhere.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The Nationals improved to 39-35.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
But measured as a percentage of revenues, the company’s operating losses slightly improved year to year, from 237 percent in 2024 to 160 percent in 2025.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
After Strange, a former first-round pick Miami claimed off waivers early last season, replaced Smith in the middle of Miami’s 31-21 loss to Buffalo, Miami’s offensive line steadily improved.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Microsoft's follow-ups promise more power and improved AI support within the classic, lightweight, and portable design.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Comps have improved in the new quarter, but are still down 4%.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Philadelphia improved to 30-14 under interim manager Don Mattingly.
—CBS News, 16 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
Adjective
The first few days (and weeks) of training camp should serve as a proving ground for Murray to demonstrate his understanding of the system and for McCarthy to showcase his improved accuracy.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026
According to Warby Parker, during the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason new airborne radar technology secret.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
During the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason, new airborne radar technology, a secret.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Together, these technologies enable faster deployment, improved adaptability, and more efficient automation in smart manufacturing environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
There’s no question an improved pass rush will improve the Bucs secondary.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The months of improved blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol still counted.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Perhaps as important as Morocco’s investment in nurturing domestic talent has been its improved efforts to scout and court eligible international talent —often the descendants of emigrants who have learned the game in world-class competitive environs elsewhere.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Verb
Marsch hopes his players’ reaction time and quickness will have improved by the World Cup thanks to the virtual reality.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The Nationals improved to 39-35.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
But measured as a percentage of revenues, the company’s operating losses slightly improved year to year, from 237 percent in 2024 to 160 percent in 2025.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
After Strange, a former first-round pick Miami claimed off waivers early last season, replaced Smith in the middle of Miami’s 31-21 loss to Buffalo, Miami’s offensive line steadily improved.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Microsoft's follow-ups promise more power and improved AI support within the classic, lightweight, and portable design.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Comps have improved in the new quarter, but are still down 4%.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Philadelphia improved to 30-14 under interim manager Don Mattingly.
—CBS News, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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On Columbia’s grounds, this posse of basketball innovators was set to create an evolved way of quantifying the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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To successfully navigate those wealth transfer events, next-gen will expect an evolved service and engagement model.—
Massy Williams,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
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Through these relationships, our team is able to identify unmet needs and meet them with academic, mental and behavioral health, medical and financial services enhanced by our partners.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Through New Deal policies, Roosevelt enhanced institutional trust, which stabilized democracy and helped rescue capitalism from its excesses.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Two years later, advanced DNA testing from Othram led to the arrest and ultimate conviction of the man who murdered Fort Worth teen Carla Walker in 1974.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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States including New York, Colorado, California, Georgia, Illinois and Pennsylvania have introduced or advanced legislation to curb individualized or algorithm-driven price manipulation, according to the consumer groups.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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