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 Boston Dynamics’ approach focuses on improving the connection between engineering and manufacturing, with faster component production and assembly intended to support more rapid development. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Seaport upgrades Ralliant to buy from neutral Seaport said the outlook is improving. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 It could be housed in the Congressional Management Foundation, a respected nonprofit organization devoted to improving congressional management practices. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The report found that water quality is improving across most of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, although some areas continue to struggle. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 With the new system, Nvidia has replaced this secondary model, streamlining and improving efficiency. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 For months, Anthropic and OpenAI have warned that AI may be on the verge of improving itself. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, conditions were improving in the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, where residents began resuming normal activities as the rain subsided. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Instead, Nvidia focuses on improving work-life balance and has maintained a hybrid work programme, without strict return-to-office mandates. — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

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Officials were helping more than 50 people in temporary shelters, del Pilar said.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
El Niño and warming ocean waters are helping fuel the activity, while an exceptionally strong El Niño could bring more coastal erosion, flooding and damage this winter — especially during high tides.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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