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improve

[im-proov] / ɪmˈpruv /


Usage

What are other ways to say improve? The verb improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb, ameliorate, implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions. To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary).

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"Accelerating our Moon mission ordering cadence and launch opportunities enable us to move quickly to learn, iterate, and improve."

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

That approach could improve treatments for arrhythmias, stress-induced 'broken-heart' syndrome, and difficult-to-treat angina.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

It’s a startup system that will undoubtedly get better and improve over time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Sizzling on the concrete in August is unlikely to improve the mood.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

How can you improve the image you project to the world?’

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

So if it turns out that, say, continuity of care, greater integration, that improves outcomes - then a competitive market would lead to that, like it does in other sectors.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Clinical studies would be needed to establish whether adding genetic testing actually improves treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Experts believe that it makes sense for gaming brands to shift to digital-only games because it improves their margins.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

An AUS spokesperson said the company was pleased with the resolution and continuously improves its compliance program.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Once they are back in Paris, his health improves a bit.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

The quality of coaching at the grassroots level also must be improved if the U.S. hopes to compete with the rest of the world.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

An experimental compound that blocked HTR2B helped preserve valve structure and improved measurements of blood flow during an early stage of fibrotic remodeling.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

If this series was an audition to replace Stokes, Brook's leadership and more clear-headed hitting will have perhaps improved his chances.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Inventory has improved, and NAR noted that wage gains are rising faster than home prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

But it’s all good, ’cause this afternoon I came up with a new and improved plan.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

McLean said when GST was introduced the states agreed to compensate islanders by improving personal tax allowances, uplifting income support payments and targeted support through the community costs bonus.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Peyton is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound center fielder with speed and improving power.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

"This process affects how much carbon the ocean can store and for how long," says Peter Stief, "It's relevant for understanding climate processes and for improving future models."

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

By some measures, the labor market seems quite good, and is even improving.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

His preoccupation with improving the cyclotron condoned sloppy and inattentive experimental work.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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