as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.
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Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, supports brain plasticity (the ability to adapt and create new or stronger neural connections), and improves memory, said Kaiser.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Most important, the pan improves with time, as the seasoning on the pan continues to develop.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The passage of Proposition 50, which will allow the gerrymandered maps proposed by state Democrats to remain in place through 2030, improves the party’s chances of winning as many as five additional seats.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Scientists aren't exactly sure how stretching improves mood on a physiological level.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough not only improves efficiency but also expands the potential for wider participation in crop innovation, especially in institutions with limited lab resources.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, supports brain plasticity (the ability to adapt and create new or stronger neural connections), and improves memory, said Kaiser.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Most important, the pan improves with time, as the seasoning on the pan continues to develop.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The passage of Proposition 50, which will allow the gerrymandered maps proposed by state Democrats to remain in place through 2030, improves the party’s chances of winning as many as five additional seats.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Scientists aren't exactly sure how stretching improves mood on a physiological level.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough not only improves efficiency but also expands the potential for wider participation in crop innovation, especially in institutions with limited lab resources.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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Saab states that this enhances multi-domain situational awareness, enabling naval commanders to make faster, more informed decisions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The species has an adhesive plate on its head that helps to create a kind of vacuum seal, allowing the fish to grab a whale and hang on for the ride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Late hours are a must, bathroom graffiti helps and there should be a fairly high ratio of cheap beer to, well, pretty much everything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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