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as in improves
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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as in sweetens
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhances
Infield surfaces have a top dressing that enhances playability and drainage.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Each pixel is also amplified with Perfect Black and Perfect Color, which enhances the contrast between the dark blacks and bright whites.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
In addition to reducing pests naturally, companion planting improves pollination, enhances flavors, and increases yields.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Each pixel is also amplified with Perfect Black and Perfect Color, which enhances the contrast between the dark blacks and bright whites.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
In addition to reducing pests naturally, companion planting improves pollination, enhances flavors, and increases yields.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Martinez de Castro says South Florida’s limited supply of luxury waterfront real estate only intensifies the demand.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The grapes will still get the sugar that sweetens them from the surrounding leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Sharing stories As the conversation deepens, the goal is to move past talking points into storytelling.—
Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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OpenAI deepens Amazon ties watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and conditions the arteries, and even short post-meal walks measurably improve blood flow.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and arteries, and even a short post-meal walk improves circulation measurably.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The platform consolidates the entire process – from idea generation through to final export – into a single interface, eliminating the need to switch between different tools.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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The reorganization consolidates several existing directorates and reporting lines, reducing the number of organizational layers between mission teams and senior leadership.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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“Enhances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhances. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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