as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
Companies across sectors continue to adopt AI tools in hopes of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Multi-generational engagement and transparency Technology is also improving communication between family members, executives and external advisers.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
Still, Bryan Abreu’s stuff is not improving and the reliance on a select few leverage relievers is unsustainable across the next 108 games.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 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
The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
—Michael Bloom, 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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Multi-generational engagement and transparency Technology is also improving communication between family members, executives and external advisers.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
Still, Bryan Abreu’s stuff is not improving and the reliance on a select few leverage relievers is unsustainable across the next 108 games.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 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
The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
—Michael Bloom, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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Miraval has long encouraged guests to limit or even forego their use of digital devices as a way of enhancing awareness of one’s surroundings and allowing moments for self-reflection and personal growth.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Everything from enhancing local security, monitoring global threats and infectious disease data, and training with assistive technology to better accommodate fans.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Guests are encouraged to get involved by taking an apiary tour of the bee hives, helping with coral reef restoration, building fish shelters, or joining a snorkeling safari of the giant clam sanctuary at Punta Bunga beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Technology is increasingly being viewed as a key enabler of operational clarity, helping family offices strengthen decision-making and support long-term growth.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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