as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
The 89-page plan includes goals like adding new academic programs, improving student life, increased research opportunities and better community engagement.
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Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Maintaining and improving California’s bond rating is also critical to lowering costs.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This year, students are working on a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, modifying and improving its performance as part of the multi-year challenge.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Ritchie’s heroics were part of a big weekend for Oklahoma State, which swept TCU to add three quality wins to its rapidly improving NCAA Tournament resume.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The death of a young Massachusetts dirt biker at practice has shaken the motocross community, and advocates are calling for the passage of a state law aimed at improving safety measures at tracks.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
This included improving electronic stability and ensuring the system could handle movement at sea.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Democrats' chances of winning Senate control are improving.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Protecting lives in custody and improving public safety go hand in hand.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Maintaining and improving California’s bond rating is also critical to lowering costs.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This year, students are working on a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, modifying and improving its performance as part of the multi-year challenge.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Ritchie’s heroics were part of a big weekend for Oklahoma State, which swept TCU to add three quality wins to its rapidly improving NCAA Tournament resume.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The death of a young Massachusetts dirt biker at practice has shaken the motocross community, and advocates are calling for the passage of a state law aimed at improving safety measures at tracks.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
This included improving electronic stability and ensuring the system could handle movement at sea.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Democrats' chances of winning Senate control are improving.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Protecting lives in custody and improving public safety go hand in hand.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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It can even be grown in containers, enhancing beauty without taking up too much space.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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The man appeared to ask Albee what was the point of helping him, the bodycam footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Four people were spotted helping carry the dress up the steps.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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