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 This reduces dependence on satellite navigation, improves resistance to electronic warfare, and enables attacks against discrete or moving targets such as ships, trains, and vehicles. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Strengthening the core improves balance and stability, which supports movement and physical performance, experts say. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The former has a satinlike finish that improves the skin’s texture while color correcting areas of discoloration like the under eyes. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 The goal is of course, to get more long-term LA Metro riders, but also by reducing cars on the road, traffic flow improves and vehicle emissions drop, said LA Metro. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Officials have put a lot of effort into creating a design that improves the flow and function of department, Poulos said. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 OpenAI’s paper improves the best estimate for how tightly these balls can possibly be packed. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 A couple of other gaming headsets, including SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, have swappable batteries, but Glorious' approach improves upon that with its little internal battery that keeps you connected and in the game while swapping. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 The result was a landscape that supports biodiversity and improves water quality while also creating places for students, faculty and staff to walk between meetings, eat lunch alfresco or spend a few quiet moments outside during the workday. — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves

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While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Peters has been open about his substance use, arguing that his particular pharmaceutical regimen enhances his productivity and cognitive capabilities.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

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Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
That program, dedicated to assisting unhoused people who seek shelter on the CTA, helps fund outreach work on the CTA’s Red and Blue lines as well as shelter beds set aside specifically for people who shelter on the CTA.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026