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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
More funding was given to improve Georgia 316, a highway between Atlanta and Athens, road improvements by local governments, and repairs and replacement for rural bridges.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Summer flooding did bring a modest rise to lake levels, but the improvements were short-lived.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
When exercising hands consistently, most people will see improvements in two to four weeks.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
These findings don’t mean weight loss is futile; even short-term weight loss correlates with improvements in metabolic health.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Historic designation does not obstruct routine park improvements or public use.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Financial planning determines how to phase improvements responsibly while maintaining affordability for customers.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Paying close attention to how each pillow affected their sleep, and any improvements in neck pain, restlessness, and temperature regulation, to determine which pillows made the grade as the most luxurious options out there, both in sleep feel and in material makeup.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Critically, these improvements will be folded back into the Steam release going forward.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Summer flooding did bring a modest rise to lake levels, but the improvements were short-lived.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
When exercising hands consistently, most people will see improvements in two to four weeks.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
These findings don’t mean weight loss is futile; even short-term weight loss correlates with improvements in metabolic health.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Historic designation does not obstruct routine park improvements or public use.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Financial planning determines how to phase improvements responsibly while maintaining affordability for customers.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Paying close attention to how each pillow affected their sleep, and any improvements in neck pain, restlessness, and temperature regulation, to determine which pillows made the grade as the most luxurious options out there, both in sleep feel and in material makeup.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Critically, these improvements will be folded back into the Steam release going forward.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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And tech companies like Palantir and SpaceX are driving advances in the use of AI and space-based capabilities, respectively.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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More than 10 years after Chouest's arrest and conviction, in January, Parga was positively identified thanks to advances in DNA technology and through working with the DNA Doe Project, the sheriff's release said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential of the entire solar spectrum.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s conviction also included enhancements for committing the murder during a carjacking and causing great bodily injury during the carjacking.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Grapevine Vintage Railroad is opening back up for the 2026 season this weekend after its yearly six-week pause for maintenance and enhancements.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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For research, Google launched a $30 million AI for Science Impact Challenge to fund researchers globally using AI to drive scientific breakthroughs.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Innovators behind three major breakthroughs will accept Scientific and Engineering Awards.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Corrections then feel like reversals rather than refinements.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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With spring break just weeks away, Meiner said the city's approach will largely mirror last year's effort to curb unruly crowds, though some refinements are in the works.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, such developments are also seeking to reframe hydrogen not as a long-term research pathway, but as a deployable capability suited to sustained operations where endurance, reduced signatures, and simplified energy supply chains are increasingly critical.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional developments.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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