as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Brands that effectively integrate technology into their customer experience (in a way that improves that experience) can begin to leverage 21st-century brand-building to keep their strategic flywheel turning.
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Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 22 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
The slate improves from there, but Chicago TEs have only three favorable matchups all season.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Plus, yoga improves sleep and overall well-being, which can indirectly support cardiovascular health, Russell added.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
The facility will also benefit from a hybrid workforce combining robots and humans, which improves flexibility, speed, precision, and overall production efficiency.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2025
As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
For them, Apple Intelligence is still something new, something that improves their iPad/iPhone/Mac experience from two years ago.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 22 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
The slate improves from there, but Chicago TEs have only three favorable matchups all season.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Plus, yoga improves sleep and overall well-being, which can indirectly support cardiovascular health, Russell added.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 14 May 2026
The facility will also benefit from a hybrid workforce combining robots and humans, which improves flexibility, speed, precision, and overall production efficiency.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2025
As Diop improves his shooting touch from outside, his value will only increase.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
For them, Apple Intelligence is still something new, something that improves their iPad/iPhone/Mac experience from two years ago.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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Infield surfaces have a top dressing that enhances playability and drainage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Still, Radley London was generating cash and delivering positive earnings, which helps explain why Gordon Brothers was interested in the IP.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Here’s what forever chemicals are, how to check your local water quality and what experts say actually helps reduce exposure.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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