as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.
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Timeproof Usa Roofing Company, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The data is clear that, over time, exercise improves both mental health and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, Bigliassi said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Amutah-Onukagha envisions a world that improves health care for Black women, who have historically been underserved, throughout their lifespans.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
As cruise supply remains tight and pricing power improves, Carnival's earnings power is growing stronger.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), which rely on thermocouples to convert heat into power, Deep Space Energy claims its architecture significantly improves fuel efficiency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Research shows that combining resistance training, balance exercises, and adequate protein intake improves strength, mobility, and lean muscle mass in people with sarcopenia.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Trade conversations could be revisited during the offseason when the market improves and teams either change their priorities and/or price points for certain assets.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Timeproof Usa Roofing Company, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The data is clear that, over time, exercise improves both mental health and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, Bigliassi said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Amutah-Onukagha envisions a world that improves health care for Black women, who have historically been underserved, throughout their lifespans.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
As cruise supply remains tight and pricing power improves, Carnival's earnings power is growing stronger.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike traditional radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), which rely on thermocouples to convert heat into power, Deep Space Energy claims its architecture significantly improves fuel efficiency.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Research shows that combining resistance training, balance exercises, and adequate protein intake improves strength, mobility, and lean muscle mass in people with sarcopenia.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Trade conversations could be revisited during the offseason when the market improves and teams either change their priorities and/or price points for certain assets.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The actress will next get a PET scan, a nuclear imaging test that helps detect diseases like cancer at a cellular level.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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