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getting better

ADJECTIVE
convalescent
Synonyms
STRONG
ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening
WEAK
discharged dismissed gaining strength getting over something getting well on the mend past crisis perked up recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored
Antonyms
WEAK
failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

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By June things seemed to be getting better.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

But there’s something to getting better at what you do, being ready.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Ukraine is getting better at defending its skies.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Tracy Brown concurs: “I’d be remiss not to mention that the always excellent ‘Dark Winds’ keeps getting better and is long overdue for some Emmys recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

This year was getting better all the time.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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