improving

present participle of improve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of improving In these cases, GLP-1 medications can provide cognitive benefits by lowering blood pressure and improving blood sugar control. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The neuroscientist’s guide to improving brain function and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Hubbard hopes the new data and workforce alliance can be a first step toward improving the programs that prepare workers for the trades—and making sure more of them actually lead to successful careers. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 This exposes the gap between improving inflation data and how many households perceive their financial circumstances. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 The Real Advantage Is Network-Level Decision-Making Enterprise technology has spent decades improving individual functions. — Amruth Puppala, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Some simple ways to do this include improving your credit utilization ratio, either by paying down existing debt or increasing available credit, and reviewing your credit report for any mistakes. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026 The organization has made great strides in improving outcomes for those diagnosed with breast cancer since its founding. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Scott also argued that Republicans’ position on the general ballot is improving and that GOP voter enthusiasm for the election has increased 20% in the past two months, citing new polling from Peak Insights, the person said. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
Verb
  • Blakespear said the law is focused on enhancing consumer protections, because many residents and parents looking to purchase e-bikes have ultimately been sold a very different and much less controllable product.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Wrangler Wrangler is enhancing the strength of its riding jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Unions helping the workers welcomed the settlement, describing it as the largest of its kind in Europe.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This week, Zuckerberg came right out of the gate with a splashy foray into helping businesses grow with AI.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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