as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
The decision was made to neutralise GC timings ahead of the final circuit — effectively taking times with 16km remaining — allowing the favourites to drop back before the speed increased further, while also improving safety by reducing the size of the peloton.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The team says future work will focus on long-term outdoor durability testing, improving large-scale manufacturability, and optimizing real-world deployment.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Even improving the situation locally can be complicated.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
More than a workflow, CD/CR is positioned as a new framework and potentially a new SOC discipline, built around the idea that detection and investigation should function as a single self-improving system.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Their primary recommendations from their evaluation of 2025 include increasing transparency and records disclosures, improving prevention of jail smuggling, and increasing consultation and communication with jail inmates over their conditions.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Researchers say robotic scientific assistants could eventually handle repetitive or hazardous laboratory work while improving the speed and consistency of experiments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Hanging them can help reduce bruising by improving airflow and preventing pressure spots on the fruit.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The team says future work will focus on long-term outdoor durability testing, improving large-scale manufacturability, and optimizing real-world deployment.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Even improving the situation locally can be complicated.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
More than a workflow, CD/CR is positioned as a new framework and potentially a new SOC discipline, built around the idea that detection and investigation should function as a single self-improving system.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Their primary recommendations from their evaluation of 2025 include increasing transparency and records disclosures, improving prevention of jail smuggling, and increasing consultation and communication with jail inmates over their conditions.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Researchers say robotic scientific assistants could eventually handle repetitive or hazardous laboratory work while improving the speed and consistency of experiments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Hanging them can help reduce bruising by improving airflow and preventing pressure spots on the fruit.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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Due to its modular architecture it can be integrated with other rocket motors for enhancing range and maneuverability against sub-sonic and supersonic threats.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Finishes play a key role in enhancing fabrics with density.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Later, the Sun in Gemini trines Pluto, helping a direct conversation become useful instead of reactive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Her job blends youth programming, trend forecasting, activity development, staff training, and ship launches—essentially helping shape the onboard experience for families across the MSC fleet.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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