improve
verb (used with object)
to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.
improving
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present participleof improve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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If anything was learned about Santa Margarita last season in its first year under Palmer, it’s that the Eagles have one of the best coaching staffs in the state and keep improving each week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
It may be a useful tool for some people — but it isn’t a magic wand for improving your health.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Met said that if the team was "successful in improving confidence within the community", then this approach would be "rolled out across the force".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
AI is being deployed in a broad range of applications, from improving weather forecasts to monitoring industrial emissions and optimising renewable energy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
As land values rose, landowners sought ways of improving the return on their investments.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
