IMPROVES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

improves

verb

present tense third-person singular of improve

as in enhances

to make better a little salt would improve this bland food

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Recent Examples of improves This creates a thin thermal boundary layer and improves heat transfer at the point of impact. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Shorter grass improves seed-to-soil contact and lets more sunlight reach the soil surface for better seed germination. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Top dressing your lawn improves soil health, helping your grass grow stronger, greener, and more resilient over time. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 As robotics improves and becomes less expensive, Gates predicts machines could begin competing with humans for some work in industries such as construction and hospitality before the end of the decade. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 The wage progression for new hires improves, as are the Defined Benefit and other pension plans. — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Policy support improves a company’s commercial prospects and lowers some of the risks associated with long-term technology investment, said Wang at Hutong Research. — Anniek Bao,elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Collaboration improves when everyone knows where to place their energy. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 To drive lasting change, leaders must demonstrate how allyship enhances team performance, improves decision-making, and directly supports individual career trajectories. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026

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Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.

— , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The facility, accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area, helps make room for concourse A to stretch to the west of the terminal where the old rental car lot remains, according to Kathleen Watkins, the airport’s interim director.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026