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ADJECTIVE

improving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

developing

STRONG

bettering correcting fixing remodeling repairing

WEAK

convalescent

NOUN

development

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advancement evolution expansion improvement increase progress

STRONG

addition adulthood advance augmentation boost buildup chrysalis developing enlargement flowering hike maturation maturity ontogenesis ontogeny progression reinforcement ripening spread spreading unfolding

WEAK

adding to advancing augmenting evolvement evolving increasing making progress maturing ongoing perfecting reinforcing unraveling upgrowth upping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease halt retreat retrogression stoppage

STRONG

lessening reduction shrinkage stagnation withdrawal

NOUN

unfolding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flowering

STRONG

addition adulthood advance advancement advancing augmentation augmenting boost buildup developing enlargement evolution evolving expansion growth hike improvement increase increasing maturation maturing maturity perfecting progress progression reinforcement reinforcing ripening spread spreading unraveling upping

WEAK

adding to evolvement making progress ongoing upgrowth

Antonyms

STRONG

decline decrease diminishment failure halt lessening loss reduction retreat retrogression shrinkage stagnation stop stoppage subtraction withdrawal

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“We…see the possibility of mutually beneficial arrangements between SpaceX and Hancock Prospecting’s significant critical minerals investments, as demand grows for the materials and infrastructure needed to support advanced technology,” Korte said, without elaborating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“We have assessed the business and are taking additional actions to reposition where needed and further strengthen our product engine,” she said, without elaborating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"What is at stake here is the independence of the senate," he said without elaborating.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"I made no commitment either way," Trump added, without elaborating.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“It should’ve never taken this long,” he said, and gave an oblique slap to the lawyers, noting “our system is attorney-driven,” without elaborating.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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