as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
The hit rate improves dramatically.
—
Alexej Kovernikov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Potential for Better Endurance Regularly running, biking, swimming, or doing any other sustained cardio exercise naturally improves your endurance and VO2 max (the measure of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen).
—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
26 June 2026
The 5nm controller inside also improves efficiency by up to 49% over the 990 Pro, and the advanced thermal controls keep the SSD cool, ensuring performance remains stable and reliable.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
But as the technology improves, the data could become more sensitive.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Quiet propulsion advantage A key feature of the aircraft is Whisper Aero’s JetFoil technology, which the company says improves efficiency while reducing acoustic signatures.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Like any other military asset, every time the energy weapon is used, someone on the other side improves their defenses.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
This improves air circulation around the rhizomes and discourages future rot.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Alexej Kovernikov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Potential for Better Endurance Regularly running, biking, swimming, or doing any other sustained cardio exercise naturally improves your endurance and VO2 max (the measure of how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen).
—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
26 June 2026
The 5nm controller inside also improves efficiency by up to 49% over the 990 Pro, and the advanced thermal controls keep the SSD cool, ensuring performance remains stable and reliable.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
But as the technology improves, the data could become more sensitive.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Quiet propulsion advantage A key feature of the aircraft is Whisper Aero’s JetFoil technology, which the company says improves efficiency while reducing acoustic signatures.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Like any other military asset, every time the energy weapon is used, someone on the other side improves their defenses.
—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
This improves air circulation around the rhizomes and discourages future rot.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families.
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This helps balance immediate compensation needs with longer-term success metrics.
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