spruced

verb

Definition of sprucednext
past tense of spruce
as in tricked

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  1. improved
  2. embellished
  3. enriched
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  • Mikey Anderson added an empty-net goal as Los Angeles improved to 17-8-3 with its eighth victory in 10 games.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When care is adapted to individual needs, outcomes are improved.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
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  • The fragile baubles were embellished with tiny beads and sequins and stuffed with dryer lint—Big Mama was notoriously frugal.
    Katie Akin, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Furnishings-wise, the couple mostly stuck to a blue-and-white color palette, embellished with rattan and bamboo pieces that play up the lush resort vibe.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of embellished
Verb
  • Investments in this technology have enriched many of these people, who have then used that money to try to create a world in their image.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran has enriched uranium close to weapons-grade levels.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of enriched
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spruce

spruced

spruced (up)

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