IMPROVING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

improving

verb

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 The catalyst for improving the life conditions of Americans, our hemisphere, and everyone in the world, is to massively expand energy production around the world. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 From helping people lose weight to controlling their blood sugar to tamping down inflammation and improving heart health, these medications herald a new age of medicine. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Investors should look for increasing automation, predictive maintenance, fewer human interventions and improving margins as the network grows. — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader. — Nick Taborall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Though your sleep issues may not all stem from psoriasis symptoms, improving them can only help things. — Alice Oglethorpe, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 If that breakout holds and follows through, the 651-upside target remains in play, while the improving longer-term weekly structure could eventually open the door to something considerably larger. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 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

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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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