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 Over long periods, markets reach new highs because businesses grow earnings, productivity improves, dividends increase, innovation continues and the economy expands. — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 Dallas improves to 3-2-2 on the road against Austin and leads the overall series 9-2-3 with a plus-nine goal differential. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Durston Gear The double-wall design with fully independent fly and inner tents improves ventilation while helping to abate interior condensation. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 Personal income tax will become an increasingly important source of fiscal revenue, as Beijing broadens the tax base to capture wealthier individuals and offshore wealth, while enforcement improves, said Dan Wang, China director at Eurasia Group. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 Additionally, Bifidobacterium longum improves the intestinal environment. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Tyson Foods said its Amarillo plant will resume its second shift when the cattle supply improves. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026 Whereas the new geography of oil shocks improves the strength of the United States and China relative to other countries, the burden of balancing the oil market has now shifted toward poorer importing countries. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 Strengthening the core improves balance and stability, which supports movement and physical performance, experts say. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves

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In addition to providing museum guests with more indoor space, the new location enhances the exterior, drawing people in with a yellow brick road and murals on the building’s outside walls.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
This combination of confidence, humility and emotional intelligence earns respect and enhances leadership impact.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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But behind the trend is a food with a nutritional profile that helps explain why sardines have attracted so much attention in the first place.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
For shopper Kori Farmer, The Grocery Spot helps stretch her budget while giving her access to fresh food close to home.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026