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an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
there's been a great improvement in your handwriting—I can actually read it!
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Recent Examples of improvements
Noe Padilla Moderators highlighted that California spends more on schools, yet districts are not seeing improvements in education scores.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Work will begin this summer on Naperville Road intersection improvements between Interstate 88 and Ridgeland Avenue, with daily lane closures expected, a DuPage County official said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The project calls for lighting upgrades, outdoor fitness equipment, solar panels and additional boat slip renovations, including seawall improvements, docks and utilities.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Those improvements include pipe insulation, walls, attics, weather stripping doors and windows and installing storm windows to prevent future disasters.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The district is also asking for about $33 million for capital improvements.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The city’s portion would only go to public improvements such as roads, water and sewers.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The county must invest in vegetation management, defensible space enforcement, evacuation route improvements and fire protection infrastructure in unincorporated communities.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Fleenor serves as president of Northside’s Shared Governance System, a voluntary program that brings nurses from across the hospital together to discuss quality improvements, retention and best practices.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Work will begin this summer on Naperville Road intersection improvements between Interstate 88 and Ridgeland Avenue, with daily lane closures expected, a DuPage County official said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The project calls for lighting upgrades, outdoor fitness equipment, solar panels and additional boat slip renovations, including seawall improvements, docks and utilities.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Those improvements include pipe insulation, walls, attics, weather stripping doors and windows and installing storm windows to prevent future disasters.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The district is also asking for about $33 million for capital improvements.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The city’s portion would only go to public improvements such as roads, water and sewers.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The county must invest in vegetation management, defensible space enforcement, evacuation route improvements and fire protection infrastructure in unincorporated communities.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Fleenor serves as president of Northside’s Shared Governance System, a voluntary program that brings nurses from across the hospital together to discuss quality improvements, retention and best practices.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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With his plans to cap his college partners at 30, Davis contends that those that spurned Avo’s advances will eventually come to regret it.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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The result was radar, penicillin, and the foundations for later advances in biological research and information technology.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The increasing autonomy of UAVs, enabled by advancements in AI, further complicates the ethical landscape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Schumer also vowed Democrats will use other tools to fight the ballroom spending, which the White House says is strictly for security enhancements, including by pushing the Senate parliamentarian to strike the ballroom money from the budget bill.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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In-room massage services range from deep tissue and reflexology to prenatal care and warm basalt stone treatments, with customizable enhancements like Moroccan oil scalp massages.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Lisa Collins, a forensic scientist at Washington State Patrol, told CNN new software and strides in genetic genealogy are two relatively recent watersheds in DNA technology that have allowed for breakthroughs in cold cases like these.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The United States has a unique ability to bring together the institutions, manufacturing strength, and innovation ecosystems needed to deliver breakthroughs at scale, supported by policies that value innovation, investment, and patients.—
Joaquin Duato,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Outlook also includes refinements for managing email and contacts more efficiently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Handling Speciale spec has been developed to bolster the Purosangue’s responsiveness, namely with suspension refinements and a fine-tuning of the eight-speed dual clutch transmission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the Mission was a West Coast outpost for new developments in Latin music, and the young guitarist was a sponge.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Ann and Anna Jarvis both recognized how family life is deeply affected by and intertwined with forces and developments outside the home.—
Rachel F. Seidman,
Time,
10 May 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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