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 Attempting a conventional co-deposition strategy improves surface wettability, yet strong intermolecular interactions between transport layer molecules and perovskite components disrupt both substrate anchoring and crystal formation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 The 180-degree is your typical straight screwdriver mode, while the 90-degree improves your grip and boosts torque for tougher jobs. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Such a gamble could deepen Israel’s insecurity, but electoral desperation seldom improves anyone’s judgment. — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Research on whether melatonin improves mood in young people with circadian depression is currently underway, says Tonini. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The wrinkle is that mitochondria live inside the cell and depend on it, so anything that improves their function will improve the cell, but anything that improves the cell will also improve them. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Even if an available person is never called upon to help, their latent availability nonetheless improves the atmosphere for everyone present. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 Several demonstrations show logical qubits are beyond the breakeven point, where adding more qubits improves performance. — ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 Miami improves to 6-0 and 4-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for improves

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The aluminum model enhances the tactile experience with the cool sensation of metal rather than plastic.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

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Consistent with their hypothesis, the secretion signal helps transfer the enzyme out of the cell, while the lipid anchor holds it near the cell surface.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Get assistance with heating bills The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualified households with one-time financial assistance for heating and electricity bills, as well as emergency aid to prevent shut-offs.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026