as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
The new commissioner faces the daunting task of improving the existing jail while planning for a world without it.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
It was built for static products like imaging algorithms, not for adaptive systems that keep improving.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Executives said the focus this year has been on grabbing the biggest audiences and on how artificial intelligence is improving data and outcomes.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Researchers say recess helps students reset between lessons, improving focus and memory.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Despite Philadelphia winning 45 games this season, despite the Sixers improving dramatically on last season, and despite Philly winning a first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, the loss to New York will still sting, as Philadelphia heads into the summer.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Each year, prominent designers in the field guide upperclassmen through the process of creating a runway-ready garment, refining and improving pieces through a series of fittings.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The hard work of improving public safety is a mixture of working in our communities and neighborhoods, investing in public programs that offer hope to residents and holding everyone — including law enforcement — accountable for their actions.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Are those changes improving the quality or speed of their work?
—Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
It was built for static products like imaging algorithms, not for adaptive systems that keep improving.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Executives said the focus this year has been on grabbing the biggest audiences and on how artificial intelligence is improving data and outcomes.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Researchers say recess helps students reset between lessons, improving focus and memory.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Despite Philadelphia winning 45 games this season, despite the Sixers improving dramatically on last season, and despite Philly winning a first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, the loss to New York will still sting, as Philadelphia heads into the summer.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Each year, prominent designers in the field guide upperclassmen through the process of creating a runway-ready garment, refining and improving pieces through a series of fittings.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The hard work of improving public safety is a mixture of working in our communities and neighborhoods, investing in public programs that offer hope to residents and holding everyone — including law enforcement — accountable for their actions.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Are those changes improving the quality or speed of their work?
—Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Organic matter in milk can encourage microbial activity in garden beds, helping create a more balanced growing environment over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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