as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The 3 rivers are improving Fifty years ago, a fish population survey caught all of the fish in the Braddock Locks, one of the nine organizational structures of the Monongahela River, and found a single fish.
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Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Burress said the push has also spurred parent engagement at the school and sent a message to students that families and staff members care about improving their experience.
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Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Since entering service in early 2025, the robot has completed more than 33,000 inspections, helping reduce worker exposure to hazardous conditions while improving maintenance coverage across the facility.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The goal is to transform the highway into a freeway through the city, improving travel time and reducing crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The 3 rivers are improving Fifty years ago, a fish population survey caught all of the fish in the Braddock Locks, one of the nine organizational structures of the Monongahela River, and found a single fish.
—
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Burress said the push has also spurred parent engagement at the school and sent a message to students that families and staff members care about improving their experience.
—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Since entering service in early 2025, the robot has completed more than 33,000 inspections, helping reduce worker exposure to hazardous conditions while improving maintenance coverage across the facility.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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
The goal is to transform the highway into a freeway through the city, improving travel time and reducing crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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Westerly winds are helping push that smoke into Colorado, especially across western and mountain communities.
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Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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