improves

present tense third-person singular of improve

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Recent Examples of improves This not only improves energy efficiency but also creates additional work to build smart controls, battery systems, microgrids, and distributed energy infrastructure. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Houston falls to 8-3-3 at home, while Sporting KC improves to 3-10-0 on the road. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 These should feed a loop that improves model selection, workload placement, memory allocation, demand prediction and cost optimization. — Anshu Bansal, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Planting fall cover crops improves soil by reducing compaction, preventing erosion, and suppressing weeds. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 Markets still are developing despite cautious interest Even as perennial grain development steadily improves and more farmers sign on to grow it, there still are issues with consumer interest, federal support and research infrastructure. — Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 Although pulmonary embolisms can be life-threatening, prompt treatment greatly improves the chances of survival, making early recognition critical. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 The evidence that heavy AI use improves the educational experience or education outcomes for our students is very murky and limited. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
Verb
  • All of the following prices include destination fees Redesigned for the 2026 model year, the latest Outback has a boxier look that enhances the utility for which Subarus are well known.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Future Society’s Base Scent is an innovative deodorant-fragrance hybrid that enhances your personal scent to make your body smell good on its own.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Even great books can acquire dust on the shelf; an infusion of feeling helps keep them alive.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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