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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Pollution reduction, congestion reduction, improved safety, comfort, reliability.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Called Alvarado Medical Center when UC San Diego purchased the facility in October 2023, the hospital on Interstate 8 recently received a significantly improved assessment of its quality.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Pain often dismissed Breast cancer survival rates have steadily increased since the 1980s thanks to improved cancer screening, genetic testing, better treatments and a rise in mastectomy surgeries.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
About 87% reported improved family relationships and engagement in school or other activities.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Tight end is another interesting position, especially after coach Willie Simmons has raved about the improved speed in this unit.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts say this pattern reflects both improved recognition and a true rise in cases as the lone star tick (named for the distinctive white dot on the female) expands its range northward and westward.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
People use kratom to experience the opioid effects, including pain relief and improved mood.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Vladar improved to 27-13-7 in his first season with the Flyers.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Avieon Terrell improved annually at Clemson.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
But Iran’s offensive capabilities have improved, as well.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
In preclinical trials involving both small and large animals, a single injection into the limb reduced scarring and significantly improved heart function.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Miami improved to 11-2 this season when finishing with more than 25 fast-break points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The study suggests that improved materials could play a key role in expanding the use of soft robotics beyond laboratory environments and into extreme environments such as the stratosphere and outer space.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Pollution reduction, congestion reduction, improved safety, comfort, reliability.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Called Alvarado Medical Center when UC San Diego purchased the facility in October 2023, the hospital on Interstate 8 recently received a significantly improved assessment of its quality.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Pain often dismissed Breast cancer survival rates have steadily increased since the 1980s thanks to improved cancer screening, genetic testing, better treatments and a rise in mastectomy surgeries.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
About 87% reported improved family relationships and engagement in school or other activities.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Tight end is another interesting position, especially after coach Willie Simmons has raved about the improved speed in this unit.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts say this pattern reflects both improved recognition and a true rise in cases as the lone star tick (named for the distinctive white dot on the female) expands its range northward and westward.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
People use kratom to experience the opioid effects, including pain relief and improved mood.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Yet there is broad agreement that qualifying can be improved.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Vladar improved to 27-13-7 in his first season with the Flyers.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Avieon Terrell improved annually at Clemson.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The crew capsule is vastly improved compared with its Apollo equivalent, the Command Module, with about 60% more habitable space and amenities such as a toilet and exercise machine.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
But Iran’s offensive capabilities have improved, as well.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
In preclinical trials involving both small and large animals, a single injection into the limb reduced scarring and significantly improved heart function.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Miami improved to 11-2 this season when finishing with more than 25 fast-break points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improved
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Are human beings really that much more evolved than our Cretaceous counterparts?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Released 18 years after 28 Weeks Later (2007), the third installment in the postapocalyptic horror series is set on one of the British Isles, where a community has flourished, isolated from the more evolved versions of the infected that still terrorize the region.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling The Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding excels at temperature regulation courtesy of its advanced cooling technologies and breathable hybrid construction.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office credited the breakthroughs to forensic genealogy, a process that combines advanced DNA sequencing with traditional genealogical research to locate living relatives.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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