meliorating

Definition of melioratingnext
present participle of meliorate

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Verb
  • 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.
    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
Verb
  • Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
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“Meliorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meliorating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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