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 Miami improves to 6-0 and 4-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 New England improves to 10-3-2 at home, while the Fire drop to 5-5-5 on the road. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Once your team begins to question whether a product genuinely improves members’ lives, the conversation shifts. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But, productivity per hour improves with software, while cost per hour improves only with hours. — Navin Chaddha, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 The larger ring also improves sensitivity because optical gyroscopes can detect smaller rotations when the light encloses a greater area. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Beginning Friday, pedestrians will return to the South Walk, while cyclists will use the North Walk, restoring the separation of traffic that officials and users say improves safety. — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 This slow-release organic fertilizer boosts soil structure, improves water retention in sandy soils, and prevents erosion and runoff in heavy rains. — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 Tabitha cannot tell us that estrangement generally improves families. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves

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The aluminum model enhances the tactile experience with the cool sensation of metal rather than plastic.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

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Consistent with their hypothesis, the secretion signal helps transfer the enzyme out of the cell, while the lipid anchor holds it near the cell surface.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Get assistance with heating bills The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualified households with one-time financial assistance for heating and electricity bills, as well as emergency aid to prevent shut-offs.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026