IMPROVING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

improving

verb

present participle of improve

as in enhancing

to make better a little salt would improve this bland food

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Recent Examples of improving For more than 75 years, a strong partnership between universities and the federal government has made this leadership possible—fueling innovation, strengthening our economy and improving the human condition. —

Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026 The foundation aims to find new ways to expand today’s tent of philanthropists dedicated to improving their surrounding areas. —

James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 But improving reproductive health isn’t just for those looking to become a parent, Minguez Alarcon said. —

Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 That project covers 115,000 hectares of pastureland, focusing on improving soil health, biodiversity and carbon sequestration, while also improving supply resilience and providing fully traceable materials for Gucci’s collections. —

Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 Lei said integrating launch, recovery, and recharging capabilities directly into military platforms gives operators persistent situational awareness while speeding access to intelligence and improving force protection during fast-moving operations. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 That financial support may then allow pet owners to spend more on managing their pet's chronic conditions, improving mobility and enhancing their pet's quality of life during their senior years. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Taken far enough, and with enough compute, the blog post said such an approach could lead to recursive self-improvement—an AI system capable of autonomously designing, building, and improving its own successors. —

Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Cassidy's proposal is aimed at improving reading outcomes for children. —

Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026

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Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026