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as in intensified
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as in enlightened
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as in improved
to make better
some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house
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as in heightened
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes
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as in sweetened
to make more desirable
leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan
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Recent Examples of enhanced
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Finally, Google now is using AI to provide enhanced protection when using Google Chrome to recognize scam websites and warn you about them.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That would still exceed enrollment in 2021, when enhanced subsidies took effect, by about 1 million people.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
More than 3 million people enrolled in an Affordable Care Act plan this year have dropped their coverage amid higher monthly premiums and the expiration of enhanced subsidies that made the health insurance plans more affordable.
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Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The standard 13 Leaf tares in at 1,890 lb (857 kg) dry, but the E-Leaf Offroad will likely tack on a few hundred extra pounds because of its enhanced electrical spec and off-road build.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
As the platform evolved into the latest M1A2 SEPv3 configuration, upgrades focused heavily on digital networking, improved sensors, enhanced armor, and active protection systems.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Corbett said, despite immense challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Care Authority built more than $1 billion in financial reserves, benefiting from enhanced federal funding.
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Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
30 June 2026
In January, the House passed a three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, but the measure is now stalled in the Senate.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.
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Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa coming on late in the game to participate in a sixth World Cup at age 40 and playing a small part in the final goal only enhanced the experience in a raucous Estadio Azteca.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Luxury is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from aspirational ownership to the promise of feeling better and enhanced well-being.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
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Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The movement is now antimagnetic, allowing for gold to be used on the watch’s hands, and its accuracy has been enhanced with a balance-spring and a silicon pallet-lever.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Chopra Jonas’ dress included gathered detailing at the waist that created a soft, elegant draping throughout the body, while the vibrant gradient print enhanced the piece’s fluid movement and elegant maxi fit.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Adjective
The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.
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Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Finally, Google now is using AI to provide enhanced protection when using Google Chrome to recognize scam websites and warn you about them.
—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
That would still exceed enrollment in 2021, when enhanced subsidies took effect, by about 1 million people.
—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
More than 3 million people enrolled in an Affordable Care Act plan this year have dropped their coverage amid higher monthly premiums and the expiration of enhanced subsidies that made the health insurance plans more affordable.
—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The standard 13 Leaf tares in at 1,890 lb (857 kg) dry, but the E-Leaf Offroad will likely tack on a few hundred extra pounds because of its enhanced electrical spec and off-road build.
—
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
As the platform evolved into the latest M1A2 SEPv3 configuration, upgrades focused heavily on digital networking, improved sensors, enhanced armor, and active protection systems.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Corbett said, despite immense challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Care Authority built more than $1 billion in financial reserves, benefiting from enhanced federal funding.
—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
30 June 2026
In January, the House passed a three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, but the measure is now stalled in the Senate.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Verb
Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.
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Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.
—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa coming on late in the game to participate in a sixth World Cup at age 40 and playing a small part in the final goal only enhanced the experience in a raucous Estadio Azteca.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Luxury is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from aspirational ownership to the promise of feeling better and enhanced well-being.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The movement is now antimagnetic, allowing for gold to be used on the watch’s hands, and its accuracy has been enhanced with a balance-spring and a silicon pallet-lever.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Chopra Jonas’ dress included gathered detailing at the waist that created a soft, elegant draping throughout the body, while the vibrant gradient print enhanced the piece’s fluid movement and elegant maxi fit.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhanced
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The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
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Anti-Semitism has reappeared, in varying forms, in almost every diasporic society where Jews have flourished over the past two millennia, including societies that once seemed secure, enlightened, and permanent.
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.
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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.
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The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.
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The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.
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San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
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Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes.
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The Sixers sweetened the deal with draft capital, but those picks won’t compensate for Brown’s departure.
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
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Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
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In Season 3, the team enters Dinopia, a civilized dinosaur world, to face threats endangering both worlds through friendship, courage, and teamwork.
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Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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Iranians and Mexicans also deepened a bond, as Tijuana embraced the team throughout its visit.
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“Enhanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhanced. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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