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 Just as the resumption of the age-old war with Indian also improves the breed. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 Birds are essential for creating a sustainable landscape that supports wildlife and improves biodiversity in the garden. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026 This includes soluble fiber, which increases healthy gut bacteria and lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and insoluble fiber, which improves bowel health, says Howman. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 This improves overall efficiency while lowering long-term operating costs, reported SCMP. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 The hit rate improves dramatically. — Alexej Kovernikov, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Potential for Better Endurance Regularly running, biking, swimming, or doing any other sustained cardio exercise naturally improves your endurance and VO2 max (the measure of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen). — Jenessa Connor, Health, 26 June 2026 The 5nm controller inside also improves efficiency by up to 49% over the 990 Pro, and the advanced thermal controls keep the SSD cool, ensuring performance remains stable and reliable. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

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Last week, Prime Minister of New Zealand Christoper Luxon hailed the country’s free trade deal with India that also enhances labor mobility for Indian workers.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Once plated, the steak remains at center stage, adorned with a drizzle of the bright, herbaceous chermoula, which enhances the meat without overpowering its rich flavor.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

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Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Created to support, empower, and connect women living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ostomies, Girls With Guts is a blog turned international sisterhood that helps participants develop deeper connections with their bodies.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026