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[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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"We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models," Amodei wrote in a post on his personal website.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Writer Alexandra Samuel uses artificial intelligence as a coach to help improve her interpersonal soft skills and become a more thoughtful person.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

"In the meantime, we are working to speed up claims and improve the experience for applicants," the government said.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Going forward, the most important thing for Kristersson is "to seize the moment" to improve the lives of "ordinary people".

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Music can help to improve children’s self-esteem in that they can participate and possibly excel in the musical endeavor.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Researchers are now investigating whether SET or other proteins that suppress PP2A can be targeted safely and whether doing so improves the effectiveness of standard glioblastoma therapies.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

"It does, however, address the housing crisis, empowers tenants and improves their wellbeing," she added.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The new map -- known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection -- improves "the accuracy of the cartographic representation of the world," the resolution said.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

And his addition improves lineup flexibility: when he plays second base, that could free up Tommy Edman to move to the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

His relationship with both of his parents improves dramatically.

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

Garcia improved to 26-2 with his 21st victory inside the distance and denied Benn, in his first world title bout, a chance to become a world champion like his father, England's Nigel Benn.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Mice receiving the drug improved beyond their starting levels in exploratory behavior, spatial memory, and blood-sugar maintenance.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

“We’ve improved, but obviously have a long way to go to where we want to be,” he said.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

India is still a largely untapped market for Chinese consumer goods, and China will be looking at more market access there as part of an improved relationship, including for its electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

That involved the invention of many new instruments for improved measurements on Earth and in the heavens—cross-staffs, sextants, quadrants—and it was driven by a new obsession with accuracy.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The projects include replacing pavement with trees and landscaping, creating outdoor learning areas and improving playgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, told Congress in April that improving maternal health outcomes is a priority.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

He said he saw little evidence that borrowing conditions were restraining the economy and that the better inflation readings in June and July hadn’t convinced him the underlying trend was improving.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

XPO, Saia, Knight-Swift, and Paccar could benefit as tightening trucking capacity and improving freight rates outweigh the hit from soaring diesel prices.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

He needed to devote more of his energies to improving global health policy and practice.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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