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 But that might not matter much unless the quarterback play improves considerably. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 This design improves control over unwanted current leakage as transistors become smaller. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Many people have argued that victimhood enlightens, enriches, and improves. — Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026 Exercise helps muscles take up glucose and improves their sensitivity to insulin, which can lead to better regulation of blood sugar levels. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026 Ask whether the reserve steps down as your chargeback ratio improves as well. — Dimitri Akhrin, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Of all of those, A Link to the Past is the only one to not get a remastered Switch port that only improves the graphics and leaves the gameplay almost completely untouched. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 An Australian trial called TIM-TAM will test whether using breast arterial calcification to guide care improves measures of heart health. — Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 Fall leaves create a natural mulch, which helps suppress weeds and improves the soil with organic matter as the leaves decompose. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves

Verb

The trailhead enhances access to popular bouldering and climbing areas, and provides five new creek access points, the agency said in a statement.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
Streaming those Christmas classics, or even performing in a high school production of those musicals, enhances the Brit’s wealth.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

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This mechanical attachment approach also helps reduce alignment problems when multiple units connect.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
The information helps researchers identify collision hotspots and provides transportation agencies with data to guide safety improvements.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026