as in enhances
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improves
Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.
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Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, supports brain plasticity (the ability to adapt and create new or stronger neural connections), and improves memory, said Kaiser.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Most important, the pan improves with time, as the seasoning on the pan continues to develop.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The passage of Proposition 50, which will allow the gerrymandered maps proposed by state Democrats to remain in place through 2030, improves the party’s chances of winning as many as five additional seats.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Scientists aren't exactly sure how stretching improves mood on a physiological level.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough not only improves efficiency but also expands the potential for wider participation in crop innovation, especially in institutions with limited lab resources.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
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The wraparound design stays securely in place thanks to an adjustable strap, which helps to relieve discomfort on the neck, chin, and back.—
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
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“Improves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improves. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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