as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Small changes—from better moisturizing to improving your immediate workspace—can make a noticeable difference.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
At the time, Rousseau apologized and committed to improving his language skills.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Ashwagandha, for example, is one of the most studied adaptogens for reducing cortisol and improving the body’s stress response.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
Once the Shahab-3 was up and running, the North Koreans moved forward with the Iranians in improving its range and lethality.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Dearborn is one of four cities nationwide to test a new digital platform that lets residents pitch and vote on ideas for improving their community.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
What else to know McCandless’ campaign priorities include installing smart meters for utilities, improving property code enforcement, funding home repairs for older residents and reinvesting in parks and bus services.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
All of those things are just so important for improving health.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Small changes—from better moisturizing to improving your immediate workspace—can make a noticeable difference.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
At the time, Rousseau apologized and committed to improving his language skills.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Ashwagandha, for example, is one of the most studied adaptogens for reducing cortisol and improving the body’s stress response.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
Once the Shahab-3 was up and running, the North Koreans moved forward with the Iranians in improving its range and lethality.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Dearborn is one of four cities nationwide to test a new digital platform that lets residents pitch and vote on ideas for improving their community.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
What else to know McCandless’ campaign priorities include installing smart meters for utilities, improving property code enforcement, funding home repairs for older residents and reinvesting in parks and bus services.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
All of those things are just so important for improving health.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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