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 Their expertise helps prevent costly complications and improves the efficiency of our health-care system. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 Shares of Jersey Mike’s have fallen nearly 28% since its initial public offering in July, while Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands is reportedly unlikely to go public this year unless the sector’s performance improves. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Miami improves to 5-0 and 3-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026 The day improves once your mental energy has something interesting to explore instead of something annoying to manage. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 The process that creates, evaluates and improves them should be always on. — Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Houston falls to 8-3-3 at home, while Sporting KC improves to 3-10-0 on the road. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Planting fall cover crops improves soil by reducing compaction, preventing erosion, and suppressing weeds. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

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All of the following prices include destination fees Redesigned for the 2026 model year, the latest Outback has a boxier look that enhances the utility for which Subarus are well known.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Future Society’s Base Scent is an innovative deodorant-fragrance hybrid that enhances your personal scent to make your body smell good on its own.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026

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Besides paternity and maternity leave, the company helps pay off student loans, provides support for aging parents, reimburses IVF and surrogacy expenses, and offers support programs for neurodiverse employees and parents of neurodiverse children.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Taking a long-term view, often 10, 20 or even 30 years ahead, helps guide estate and wealth transfer decisions, Clapp said.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026