improving

present participle of improve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of improving The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain. — H.e. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Voters in DeKalb County will decide whether to renew a special one-cent sales tax that goes toward improving schools. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Investors have flocked to sports because of their scarcity value, lucrative media rights, improving profitability, fan loyalty and AI-proofness. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The initiatives, which Barra, Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson and other executives discussed at the event, are designed to streamline the automaker's operations, while also improving the capabilities of its vehicles for customers. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Boston Dynamics’ approach focuses on improving the connection between engineering and manufacturing, with faster component production and assembly intended to support more rapid development. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 It could be housed in the Congressional Management Foundation, a respected nonprofit organization devoted to improving congressional management practices. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 For months, Anthropic and OpenAI have warned that AI may be on the verge of improving itself. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
Verb
  • The finishing touch should be a shine-enhancing hair gloss to blend the blonde tones seamlessly into the brunette strands.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative was part of the retailer’s aim to support new talents and its increasing focus on enhancing its brand awareness globally.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio isn’t just helping children leave struggling public schools.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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