as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Adjust the inputs and the output improves.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Because spending time outdoors improves physical and mental well-being, homeowners want to use their backyards more often.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Graphics performance generally improves with Lunar Lake, though there are inconsistencies that suggest Intel has room to improve its drivers for its new architecture (first-generation Arc GPUs, likewise, launched with drivers that held the hardware back a bit).
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In other words, even if the trajectory of rate cuts significantly improves, that cut won't even be issued again until almost summer, barring any unexpected developments that could cause the Fed to meet sooner.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.
—Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Limits of robot reasoning While the system improves usability, challenges remain.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Because spending time outdoors improves physical and mental well-being, homeowners want to use their backyards more often.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Graphics performance generally improves with Lunar Lake, though there are inconsistencies that suggest Intel has room to improve its drivers for its new architecture (first-generation Arc GPUs, likewise, launched with drivers that held the hardware back a bit).
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In other words, even if the trajectory of rate cuts significantly improves, that cut won't even be issued again until almost summer, barring any unexpected developments that could cause the Fed to meet sooner.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.
—Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Limits of robot reasoning While the system improves usability, challenges remain.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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The zero gravity effects here work extremely well and there's a genuine good-naturedness on display that enhances the true silliness of the moment.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Families attending the free event can learn about The Basics, an EPEL program that helps parents and caregivers build strong foundations for early childhood learning, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dual products, like this powder foundation, helps cut down prep time in the morning.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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