as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
The Pro Collagen Marine Cream with SPF 30 is the ultimate 3-in-1 anti-wrinkle moisturizer that improves hydration and firmness while protecting skin from sun exposure.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The electrolyte is a gel, which improves energy density without the chemical instability risks of fully solid designs.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
As usage increases, the company says performance improves.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
When those elements are present, cognitive dissonance tends to decrease, and overall financial well-being often improves.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Gear improves, the training that goes into us as climbers progresses.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Average mortgage rates may fall in March if the Treasury yield declines and economic and jobs data improves.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Training dental providers to recognize early warning signs not only improves access to timely care, but also strengthens the connection between oral, medical, and behavioral health.
—Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
When leadership is visible and responsive, morale improves and incidents decline.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The electrolyte is a gel, which improves energy density without the chemical instability risks of fully solid designs.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
As usage increases, the company says performance improves.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
When those elements are present, cognitive dissonance tends to decrease, and overall financial well-being often improves.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Gear improves, the training that goes into us as climbers progresses.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Average mortgage rates may fall in March if the Treasury yield declines and economic and jobs data improves.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Training dental providers to recognize early warning signs not only improves access to timely care, but also strengthens the connection between oral, medical, and behavioral health.
—Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
When leadership is visible and responsive, morale improves and incidents decline.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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The value of automation in improving research consistency Automation enhances research by increasing speed and consistency.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The key is choosing a tone that enhances your natural coloring and allows your features to lead, much like Bessette-Kennedy’s own approach to beauty.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Because of this extreme environment, testing helps ensure the missile’s guidance and structural systems remain reliable even after decades of service.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hill said the 24/48 schedule helps with work-life balance by giving EMS staff more total days off per month.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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