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verb

past tense of improve

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Recent Examples of improved
Adjective
The Premier League has a range of bumper broadcast deals, domestic and international, in place until 2029, while UEFA has also struck its own new and improved TV partnerships, beginning next season and running through to 2031. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Details on how much the shot improved recurrence-free survival — the amount of time a patient lives without their cancer coming back — weren’t released. Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Areas of discussion include plans for improved parking; a review of community needs, public spaces, and recreation opportunities; the restoration of the facility’s docks; and the future of the nearby basin, channel, and Baby Beach. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026 For outdoor workout tracking, Google's latest GPS software promises improved accuracy in tough conditions. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Will Brockermeyer, Notre Dame, offensive line, senior Brockermeyer leads an improved offensive line that battled injuries in 2025. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 One, Benge had thrown out a runner in each of the previous two games and has demonstrated improved release and accuracy to go with his exceptional arm. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 An improved passing attack makes the Patriots more dangerous going into opening game against Hart. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 By the time the painting was returned to the Louvre—complete with improved security—the woman had become an international celebrity. Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Bera also urged the administration to ensure that the protections remain in place until conditions in Haiti have measurably improved. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The Bay Area also improved its showing from last year, when only two schools from the region placed in California’s top 10. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 After switching to induction, our indoor air quality improved. Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 But the point is that pairing a pitch-mix change with a change in the supporting numbers helps tell the story of how that pitcher has improved himself. Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Mike Salmon's health improved so much under hospice care that he got kicked out. Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Earlier this year, the government improved tax structures to put GIFT City on par with global financial centers such as Singapore, said Rajesh Gandhi, Partner at Deloitte India. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 Over 47 years, technology and the tools used in investigations have improved. Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 13 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
  • At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Vuong’s photographs are displayed rather conventionally on the gallery walls, but the viewing experience is enhanced by images of his that have been printed on cloth banners that hang in the center of the space.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Julian Sevilla led off with a walk and advanced to third on an infield hit by Mateo Ruiz.
    Dennis Pope, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Apple’s iCloud sits at the base of Apple’s subscription program, offering cloud storage, backup, and advanced privacy tools.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Improved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improved. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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