as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.
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Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Walk daily and pick up the pace Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day reduces abdominal fat, elevates calorie burn and improves cardiovascular health.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Data Center segment fundamentally improves corporate profitability and margin growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Massage mechanically improves blood flow while reducing muscle tension that can restrict circulation.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Another update requested by backers was the addition of the extension rod, which improves access to tighter spaces.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Its direct proximity to subway access also improves mobility around the city for many travelers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
That’s why a team of researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Missouri developed a vaccine that, while not yet commercially available, improves survival rates by 60% to 85%.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Walk daily and pick up the pace Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day reduces abdominal fat, elevates calorie burn and improves cardiovascular health.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Data Center segment fundamentally improves corporate profitability and margin growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Massage mechanically improves blood flow while reducing muscle tension that can restrict circulation.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Another update requested by backers was the addition of the extension rod, which improves access to tighter spaces.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Its direct proximity to subway access also improves mobility around the city for many travelers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
That’s why a team of researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Missouri developed a vaccine that, while not yet commercially available, improves survival rates by 60% to 85%.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Reducing onboard noise, therefore, improves the effectiveness of the vessel’s surveillance equipment and enhances operating conditions for the crew.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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But a comment made by deputy commissioner Bill Daly during the annual State of the NHL news conference with commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday helps illustrate why the issue remains anything but easy for many with a stake in tournaments such as the 2028 World Cup.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The distinction between smaller personal use versus high commercial volume is significant, and reporting catches helps maintain and track marine-life population.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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