as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
But that approach can create complications over time, especially if your financial situation improves or if creditors pursue legal action.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Problems with electricity supplies and snow have prompted local authorities to suspend school classes until the situation improves.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nasal breathing produces nitric oxide, which improves oxygen absorption and dilates blood vessels.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The idea is that TurboQuant reduces memory requirements and improves response performance and latency while maintaining accuracy.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
This dual-sensor setup improves tracking of low-observable or intermittently emitting targets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
For example, in physical rehabilitation, a person with a serious mobility impairment would not only receive treatment that improves their ability to walk on their own, but also supervised practice using a wheelchair.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Problems with electricity supplies and snow have prompted local authorities to suspend school classes until the situation improves.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nasal breathing produces nitric oxide, which improves oxygen absorption and dilates blood vessels.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The idea is that TurboQuant reduces memory requirements and improves response performance and latency while maintaining accuracy.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
This dual-sensor setup improves tracking of low-observable or intermittently emitting targets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
For example, in physical rehabilitation, a person with a serious mobility impairment would not only receive treatment that improves their ability to walk on their own, but also supervised practice using a wheelchair.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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Expand the technology that directly enhances public safety.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ford's BlueCruise hands-free highway driving feature also greatly enhances the driving experience by allowing drivers to set their speeds, lanes and following distances and monitor the journey.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of the outcome, Thune said that the vote helps Republicans go back on offense after weeks of intraparty tensions over the SAVE America Act.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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