as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
But as the technology improves, the data could become more sensitive.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Quiet propulsion advantage A key feature of the aircraft is Whisper Aero’s JetFoil technology, which the company says improves efficiency while reducing acoustic signatures.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Like any other military asset, every time the energy weapon is used, someone on the other side improves their defenses.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Having a clear program for advancement attracts better talent, increases employee retention, improves culture and reduces operational costs.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This improves air circulation around the rhizomes and discourages future rot.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Analysts see more upside to earnings and valuation as the economy improves and FedEx’s network integration progresses.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
About 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week improves blood flow, lowers stress and supports collagen production, per the Skinspan roadmap.
—
Allison Palmer
june 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Quiet propulsion advantage A key feature of the aircraft is Whisper Aero’s JetFoil technology, which the company says improves efficiency while reducing acoustic signatures.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Like any other military asset, every time the energy weapon is used, someone on the other side improves their defenses.
—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Having a clear program for advancement attracts better talent, increases employee retention, improves culture and reduces operational costs.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This improves air circulation around the rhizomes and discourages future rot.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Analysts see more upside to earnings and valuation as the economy improves and FedEx’s network integration progresses.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
About 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week improves blood flow, lowers stress and supports collagen production, per the Skinspan roadmap.
—
Allison Palmer
june 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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Detecting those compounds helps scientists determine whether the ingredients and conditions necessary for life ever existed beyond our planet.
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