as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have joined from Newcastle and Everton respectively, while the exciting additions of midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim and attacker Noah Okafor from AC Milan will provide hope of improving on a solid start.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping at the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling improving ties.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Clere expressed his disappointment in having to fight for the existing requirement rather than improving compliance rates, but remains hopeful that legislators will have difficult conversations about the reasons behind teacher injuries.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Equipped with a full-length Picatinny-style rail, the rifle can mount telescopic, infrared, or night-vision optics, significantly improving accuracy in low-light or complex environments.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Investments in software and computing equipment thus yield meta-returns — not just improving existing production but also in improving the innovation process.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the state, the revenue generated from gas tax is used to fund transportation projects such as improving highways and roads.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Eating more yogurt could help support bone health by improving bone mineral density and reducing fracture risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
On the campaign trail, some of the candidates vying to become Michigan’s next governor identified improving schools as a key issue, with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan releasing his education plan earlier this year.
—Lori Higgins, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping at the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling improving ties.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Clere expressed his disappointment in having to fight for the existing requirement rather than improving compliance rates, but remains hopeful that legislators will have difficult conversations about the reasons behind teacher injuries.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Equipped with a full-length Picatinny-style rail, the rifle can mount telescopic, infrared, or night-vision optics, significantly improving accuracy in low-light or complex environments.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Investments in software and computing equipment thus yield meta-returns — not just improving existing production but also in improving the innovation process.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the state, the revenue generated from gas tax is used to fund transportation projects such as improving highways and roads.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Eating more yogurt could help support bone health by improving bone mineral density and reducing fracture risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
On the campaign trail, some of the candidates vying to become Michigan’s next governor identified improving schools as a key issue, with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan releasing his education plan earlier this year.
—Lori Higgins, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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Other states, including California, Montana, Idaho and North Dakota, have similar laws enhancing sentences for repeat felony offenders.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the box office hits, Disney has also had an important presence on Broadway, helping to clean up Times Square and bolster the image of Broadway and New York City as a family-friendly destination.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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