- past tense form of ameliorate.
- past participle of ameliorate.
ameliorated
Example Sentences
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On that, Buchbinder is optimistic that a key cause of rising rates, higher energy costs, will be ameliorated in coming months.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The 40-foot elevation drop from the General Hospital forecourt to the commercial hub will be ameliorated by raising the low area about 20 feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Mr. Xi could have ameliorated the damage by creating new avenues for productive private investment that would boost productivity and stimulate more domestic demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Medication also ameliorated the physical symptoms of anxiety and hypervigilance.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025
When I began work at the bank I knew that much of their suffering would be ameliorated.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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