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improve upon

VERB
excel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come through outdo shine transcend
STRONG
beat best better cap eclipse exceed outrival outshine outstrip pass predominate surmount top wax
WEAK
be good be master of be proficient be skillful be talented go beyond go to town make it show talent take precedence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose
STRONG
fall behind surrender
WEAK
be inferior
VERB
outclass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat dominate eclipse excel outdistance outdo outmatch outpace outperform outplay outrun outshine
STRONG
best better cap exceed outrank outrival outstrip pass surmount top tower
WEAK
go beyond go one better outhussle put to shame rise above win the race
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose surrender
STRONG
fall behind
VERB
outmatch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outdistance outrank outshine overstep
STRONG
beat best better cap eclipse exceed excel outdo outgo outpace outperform outrival outrun outstrip outweigh override overshadow pass rank surmount top tower transcend trump
WEAK
go beyond go one better outstep put to shame tower above
Antonyms
STRONG
be inferior fail fall behind lose surrender
VERB
surpass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat eclipse exceed outpace outperform outstrip outweigh pass rank top
STRONG
best better cap excel outdistance outgo outmatch outrank outrival outrun outshine override overshadow overstep surmount tower transcend trump
WEAK
go beyond go one better outstep put to shame tower above
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail fall behind lose
STRONG
surrender

Example Sentences

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"For this reason," Dr. Bohn said, "we will be using our new findings to improve upon SR-17018."

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

In other words, many managers surmised, if you can gauge it, you can improve upon it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

"We're going to dig in to find out how we improve upon that."

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Offensive tackle and cornerback could be vulnerabilities for a team aiming to improve upon last season’s 10-7 record and an NFC divisional round loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

And wasn’t it good to have a chance to improve upon our first effort?

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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