as in enhances
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a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Researchers aim to turn the prototype into a patient-ready product that improves comfort, mobility, and access to care, particularly for long-term cancer recovery.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
And that's a real possibility this spring, when inventory traditionally improves.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As the weather improves, Morgan said to expect more CTDOT workers on the roads filling potholes, picking up litter and debris before the construction projects start ramping up.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
For example, in physical rehabilitation, a person with a serious mobility impairment would not only receive treatment that improves their ability to walk on their own, but also supervised practice using a wheelchair.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
While roughly 1% of sales last fiscal year, Nvidia's auto unit has the potential to generate billions in recurring sales over time as autonomous vehicle technology improves and more driverless vehicles hit the road in the coming years.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
That sleek profile not only enables shallow-water navigation but also improves hull efficiency by 12 percent.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The Deadbeat tune improves 17-15, for a new peak position in its 20th week on the tally.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
And that's a real possibility this spring, when inventory traditionally improves.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As the weather improves, Morgan said to expect more CTDOT workers on the roads filling potholes, picking up litter and debris before the construction projects start ramping up.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
For example, in physical rehabilitation, a person with a serious mobility impairment would not only receive treatment that improves their ability to walk on their own, but also supervised practice using a wheelchair.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
While roughly 1% of sales last fiscal year, Nvidia's auto unit has the potential to generate billions in recurring sales over time as autonomous vehicle technology improves and more driverless vehicles hit the road in the coming years.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
That sleek profile not only enables shallow-water navigation but also improves hull efficiency by 12 percent.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The Deadbeat tune improves 17-15, for a new peak position in its 20th week on the tally.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Adding to the enjoyment of outdoor activities is the large lot, which enhances the sense of privacy when outside.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Winter rainfall, which helps support deep roots and healthy growth, also fell short.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The service While there isn’t a traditional concierge desk, the front desk team helps guests book activities and navigate the unique and buzzy local scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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