as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.
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Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The Americans continued their roll through the tournament by improving to 6-0, and outscoring their opponents by a combined 31-1.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Miller, whose company is a former Anglo American subsidiary that spun off last year, said improving economic growth was helping to boost investor sentiment.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
There are, presumably, some well-meaning civilians who have entered politics and found the experience nothing but societally beneficial and personally character-improving — but few to none of them are to be found in the movies.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
The Americans continued their roll through the tournament by improving to 6-0, and outscoring their opponents by a combined 31-1.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Miller, whose company is a former Anglo American subsidiary that spun off last year, said improving economic growth was helping to boost investor sentiment.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent designs, AIP modules can extend underwater endurance from roughly two days to several weeks, significantly improving stealth and operational flexibility.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
There are, presumably, some well-meaning civilians who have entered politics and found the experience nothing but societally beneficial and personally character-improving — but few to none of them are to be found in the movies.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa Middleton and her older sister Kate Middleton are famously close—and Pippa was there for Kate during one of the most difficult times in her life, playing a pivotal role in helping the Princess of Wales during her cancer journey.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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