as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.
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Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
This game-changing technology uses three tilting, rotating masts that make the most of the wind, cutting down on fuel consumption and improving overall performance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Lifestyle changes like eating more protein, maintaining a healthy weight, and improving your balance can also help.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Matthews worked on improving his command during the offseason and is doing the same in camp.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Magana’s game-winner came with 20 minutes left to play, improving Bellarmine’s record to 16-2-3.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
The president understands that his legacy rests on improving living standards for working- and middle-class Americans.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 Feb. 2025
Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
This game-changing technology uses three tilting, rotating masts that make the most of the wind, cutting down on fuel consumption and improving overall performance.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Lifestyle changes like eating more protein, maintaining a healthy weight, and improving your balance can also help.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Matthews worked on improving his command during the offseason and is doing the same in camp.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Magana’s game-winner came with 20 minutes left to play, improving Bellarmine’s record to 16-2-3.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
The president understands that his legacy rests on improving living standards for working- and middle-class Americans.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
enhancing
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According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.—
Nikolay Kukushkin,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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