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[im-proov] / ɪmˈpruv /


Usage

What are other ways to say improve? The verb improve usually implies remedying a lack or a felt need: to improve a process, oneself (as by gaining more knowledge). The more formal verb, ameliorate, implies improving oppressive, unjust, or difficult conditions: to ameliorate working conditions. To better is to improve conditions which, though not bad, are unsatisfying: to better an attempt, oneself (as by gaining a higher salary).

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“We must accelerate efforts to structurally lower our cost base and sustainably improve our earnings quality,” Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Arno Antlitz said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

"We must accelerate efforts to structurally lower our cost base and sustainably improve our earnings quality," Volkswagen finance chief Arno Antlitz said.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

It was first synthesized from thymosin β4 in 2003 and has since been used to help horses and greyhounds improve racing performance.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

"Just this morning we were talking about what we can do to help improve our financial situation in the future," Hannah says.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“I was twelve. And for years after that, I thought, ‘I just need to come up with a better design, I just need to improve my skill with robotics, I just need stronger AI....’

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

According to Jamie Umpherson, Runway's chief creative officer, people are learning to use the tools better as the technology improves on a "scale that was unimaginable a couple of years ago."

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

"Estimating the mutation rate improves our ability to reconstruct koala population history, understand their capacity to adapt, and make more informed conservation decisions for the future."

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

“The ghosting thing is a very real problem,” he said — adding that hasn’t seen any evidence that a cover letter improves the chances of a response for GigHQ users.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

So if it turns out that, say, continuity of care, greater integration, that improves outcomes - then a competitive market would lead to that, like it does in other sectors.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

His relationship with both of his parents improves dramatically.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Delorme says that if he’d supplied more data, the answer would’ve probably been improved.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

From next season, Chelsea will play all home WSL fixtures at Stamford Bridge, joining Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton in committing to home venues with improved transport links and better facilities.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The rise in sentiment was driven by improved perceptions of the economy and a surge in motivation to make major purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Security at the bankrupt development was lax but oversight has since been improved, Petty said, with round-the-clock security guards, cameras, laser devices and tall metal walls topped with razor wire.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

However, as her X-ray images improved, she gradually began to envision the helix with the phosphates on the outside, as indicated by her notes.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

"They also assured us that parliament would hold a full debate on the issue and on improving accountability in the education and examination system," he said on social media.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Intel plans to ramp its investments to support what looks to be an improving demand outlook, Tan says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

“The citation is geared towards improving motorist behavior, improving the sort of conditions on the road rather than increasing the sort of revenue for the city,” Thomas said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Chief Executive Sherman Miller said early indications point to an improving supply-demand balance heading into the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Spirits are improving, our superoptimists are triumphant, the van Daans are doing disappearing acts with the sugar, Bep’s changed her hair, and Miep has a week off.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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