better
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Where AI proved more useful was in suggesting a better way of approaching the task: Instead of thinking of 10 individual words, think of 10 very different categories, and then fill in the words afterward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Having demolished John Higgins 10-1 on Saturday - inflicting the heaviest defeat in the Scot's stellar 34-year career - Trump fared little better 24 hours later.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
That something so entertaining is available for free makes it all the better.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Among developed markets, the U.S. is in a better spot.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
“I’d be better if the girl who’s supposed to play Scrabble with me at four o’clock showed up on time.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.