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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
The project will also add turn lanes, access control measures and pedestrian improvements.
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March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
As further improvements are made, platinum-free fuel cells could play a major role in building a cleaner and more affordable energy future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Aesthetic improvements can wait for the time being.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Dramatic productivity improvements in oil extraction mean that even if production ramps up in response to higher prices, the energy sector isn’t likely to add many new workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Clinical studies have reported improvements in peripheral neuropathy, retinal degeneration and certain neurological disorders.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The study found no additional infrastructure improvements would be necessary.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Additional work will take place in spring 2028 when MnDOT will complete more bridge repairs and improvements along and across MN 280.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
As further improvements are made, platinum-free fuel cells could play a major role in building a cleaner and more affordable energy future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Aesthetic improvements can wait for the time being.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The separate library fund, with revenues exceeding expenditures by $933,800, transferred $700,000 for future maintenance and capital improvements and contributed $116,900 each for meeting unfunded pension and post-employment benefits liabilities.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Dramatic productivity improvements in oil extraction mean that even if production ramps up in response to higher prices, the energy sector isn’t likely to add many new workers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Clinical studies have reported improvements in peripheral neuropathy, retinal degeneration and certain neurological disorders.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The study found no additional infrastructure improvements would be necessary.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
Additional work will take place in spring 2028 when MnDOT will complete more bridge repairs and improvements along and across MN 280.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvements
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Along the way, the Soviets and the Americans would try to outdo each other, leading to earlier advances in technology and perhaps quicker social change, like the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent advances in artificial intelligence have enabled militaries and intelligence agencies to sift through vast amounts of surveillance footage and identify targets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Placer County Sheriff's Office in California The break in the case came through advancements in DNA technology and decades of investigative work, the sheriff's office said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Stay informed about the latest advancements in military technology, defense strategies, and global conflicts.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Three of the charges carry enhancements, one with fleeing the scene of a crime and two for great bodily injury to the victim, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While prosecutors continue investigating hate crime enhancements, the community remains shaken by the brazen, daytime violence.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Metrics and siloed organizational structures can get in the way of breakthroughs like a whole new system for boarding a plane.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His work often focuses on patients who rely on the Texas Medical Center, medical breakthroughs and the health care professionals who work in the largest medical center in the world.—
Evan MacDonald,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to decades of such refinements, today’s jets may be the world’s most reliable machines.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Corrections then feel like reversals rather than refinements.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is a risk the BOJ might unintentionally fall behind the curve, one policymaker noted, as second-round effects and a rise in underlying inflation stemming from overseas developments are more likely to emerge.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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This post has been updated with additional developments.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Improvements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvements. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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