1
as in to improve
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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Relevance
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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Recent Examples of enhance
The Brightness Boosting technology makes for an ultra-clear picture and the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enhance the sound and image even more.
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s accented by soft curves to create an airy feel, further enhanced by the off-white mesh.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Most recently we have been focused on further enhancing the quality of the data behind our own supply chains.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group The Knights have several starters returning to balance a talented group that should enhance the team’s pass rushing abilities.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s accented by soft curves to create an airy feel, further enhanced by the off-white mesh.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Most recently we have been focused on further enhancing the quality of the data behind our own supply chains.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2025
Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group The Knights have several starters returning to balance a talented group that should enhance the team’s pass rushing abilities.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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By integrating state-of-the-art wildlife crossings with federal, state, and private funding, NDOT tackles pressing environmental challenges while improving roadway safety.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There's a step before planting strawberry seeds in soil: Seeds need to be chilled to improve germination.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s hardline approach to deporting immigrants has intensified America’s already-stark partisan divide.—
Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump has also intensified efforts to expand the border wall, adding new barriers along the southern border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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And if the pensions are sweetened for current employees’ past service, why not pay the cost in the current year?—
Ted Dabrowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Campbell likely won’t make a decision on his NFL future until after the draft unless Miami or another team sweetens its offer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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This gentrification could deepen existing economic divides, fueling new social tensions regarding immigration.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This government is deepening the hell that both peoples in this region are living in.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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Yet, at its core, it was purpose-built for rugby, with the goal of heightening the intense, electric atmosphere that defines the Sevens, said Paul Henry, a senior principal at Populous, the architecture firm behind the sports park.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Halle Bailey is stunning as Ariel and casting a Black girl as one of their most iconic princesses heightened the film’s appeal as a Little Mermaid for a new generation.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The whisky offers a smooth profile with hints of cooked cereal/malt, toffee sweetness, honey, candied citrus zest and light peat smoke.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Desserts are similarly imaginative, offering up the Lost Ark Shortbread, a vanilla, caramel, candied lemon, and almond crumble fit for Indiana Jones, and a sweet blueberry, vanilla, and Timut berry (an ingredient from Nepal similar to Sichuan berries) inspired by Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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With the right incentives and accountability, the sector could help scale sustainable technologies, strengthen regional markets, and build resilience across food systems.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Liverpool’s owners at Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are expected to set aside money to replace any outgoing players and strengthen the squad ahead of Slot’s second season in charge.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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