as in enhancing
to make better
a little salt would improve this bland food
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Recent Examples of improving
Corporate use cases include employee well-being programs aimed at reducing burnout and improving focus.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Lazzarini was in Turkey for talks with officials on improving humanitarian access in Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But Californians’ lives aren’t improving, Republican lawmakers said.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Sole believes Gap will be driven by stronger sales and earnings growth thanks to improving revenue growth for Athleta, and as Gap’s initiatives to grow its beauty and handbag businesses finally start taking off.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Both failed during the last Council when fighting with the mayor seemed to be the priority, instead of improving life for all New Yorkers.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
In Switzerland, Late Shift became the most successful domestic film of the year with more than 200,000 admissions and sparked a national debate about improving working conditions in the care sector.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
California State Parks is in the early stages of researching options and costs for improving access to Trestles ahead of the Olympic Games, said Superintendent for State Parks Scott Kibby.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
And so not only is improving child care access an issue for today’s workforce, said Sanchez.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improving
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
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While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.—
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At the same time, the bond-building treatment creates a protective barrier around each strand, helping to restore damaged hair and improve its integrity over time.—
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Eight of her 11 rebounds were on offense, helping the Longhorns to outscore Auburn 58-18 in the paint.—
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“Improving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improving. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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