as in increase
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amelioration
Noun
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More than 7,300 retail stores closed last year, a 57% increase from 2023, according to Coresight Research.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025 -
While homicides were down, IMPD recorded a 7% increase in the number of non-fatal shootings among kids.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last week’s good reviews could prompt an upturn in business.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Against that backdrop, there is hope that the presence of so much dry powder will signal an upturn in investment this year.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Or compare the payment upswing to local paychecks growing 28% in these same five years, according to one federal wage measurement.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Orange County Register,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, unless there is a sharp upswing in growth, Frances finances remain in poor shape, and there is no appetite in France to undergo austerity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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The 2019 Ravens remained competitive over the next few seasons without a playoff breakthrough.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The result marks a significant breakthrough on a type of problem where progress is usually very rare.—
Joseph Howlett,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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For example, a university with a mission centered on technological innovation can develop programs in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital health that not only meet job market demands but also reflect its commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society.—
Elise Awwad,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Advocates say neurotechnology can encourage economic growth and the betterment of society.—
Paul Brandt-Rauf,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Director Sally Aitken’s nature documentary comes as a balm in a season aching for uplift.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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More and more, many of those organizations are migrating to [Google] Cloud to get an uplift in their security.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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These speakers shared their vision of a more diverse future and presented strategies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, such as leadership, technology, and the evolution of equity and belonging.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The consumption of animal foods such as meat is considered to be a crucial turning point in human evolution, that archaeologists link to the growth of the brain and the ability of pre-humans to make and use tools.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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International travelers should book two to eight months in advance.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Amelioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amelioration. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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