as in to enhance
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improve
Hays has long served as an advocate for improving the health outcomes of children who are born with rare genetic conditions.
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arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
As Trump continues shrinking the government, leaving room for the private economy to grow, folks will work, spend, save and invest more, and things will keep improving — including people’s expectations.
—E.j. Antoni, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Redirecting the uptake of nutrients to roots, leaves, and new flower buds instead of spent blooms can improve the health and vigor of the plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
As Trump continues shrinking the government, leaving room for the private economy to grow, folks will work, spend, save and invest more, and things will keep improving — including people’s expectations.
—E.j. Antoni, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Redirecting the uptake of nutrients to roots, leaves, and new flower buds instead of spent blooms can improve the health and vigor of the plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improve
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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His 32 homers have helped keep the Dodgers in first place, but he’s hit just three of them during the month of July.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Three simple questions can help leaders better engage with the full experience of change: • How does my body feel at this moment?—
Inga Bielińska,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Improve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improve. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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