IMPROVES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

improves

verb

present tense third-person singular of improve

as in enhances

to make better a little salt would improve this bland food

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Recent Examples of improves The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 What’s Happening Videos of people pouring Epsom salt onto baking sheets, towels or shower floors and stomping barefoot for roughly 10 minutes have racked up views across TikTok, with users claiming the practice eases anxiety and improves sleep. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 Most compost has a relatively neutral pH, and working a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost into the top 6 inches of your soil reduces acid levels and improves your soil structure and nutrient content at the same time. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 And as the popularity of wearable devices increase, and the tech improves, more doctors and patients are using the tech to help track and monitor heart rate and other health data. — Michelle Marchante september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Good timing prevents disease, improves harvests, and keeps trees healthy long-term. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026 Trust improves when technology controls not just what is collected but who can see it, why and for how long. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Top dressing your lawn improves soil health, helping your grass grow stronger, greener, and more resilient over time. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

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Most of us love the ways technology enhances our connection with family, friends and colleagues in ways once unimaginable.

— Nadine Hack, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Adding water inside the aluminum eggs further enhances the armor’s performance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026