spruced

verb

Definition of sprucednext
past tense of spruce
as in tricked

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  1. improved
  2. embellished
  3. enriched
Verb
  • Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
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  • Outfits feature a pleated skirt design paired with a matching jacket or blouse, and dresses embellished with applications.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The green and teal embellished burlesque ensemble worn by Roan to promote her SNL appearance was the most complex ensemble Deatherage has worked on and took more than a month to assemble.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of embellished
Verb
  • The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has warned that Iran has enriched uranium to 60 percent.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enriched
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spruce

spruced

spruced (up)

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