IMPROVING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

improving

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present participle of improve

as in enhancing

to make better a little salt would improve this bland food

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Recent Examples of improving Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 The broader shift is that AI content quality is improving while the barrier to creation is becoming lower. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Heating rice briefly in butter or oil before adding water or broth helps develop a subtle nutty flavor, while also improving how the grains cook and absorb liquid. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Circana found 58% of Gen Z who planned to drink less said improving their mental health was a reason, up 45% from the previous year. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources. — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The report said the company was strengthening its research infrastructure, increasing monitoring and improving safeguards designed to prevent harmful or unintended behavior. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Additionally, having a comfortable chair for working can increase productivity while also improving your posture. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Zapata is a high school teacher who said his priorities include improving literacy, expanding career and technical education, safety in schools and fiscal responsibility. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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The monthly books are chosen by a committee through the Dollywood Foundation with the goal of enhancing early childhood education.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

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Their first seven runs came off the lefty’s heater, helping the Cubs build a 9-0 advantage through four innings.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Here’s a look at how policy changes and protocol changes in high school football are helping make the sport safer.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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