1
as in surpassing
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin
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2
as in improving
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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as in constructive
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bettering
Verb
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The movie Wicked has officially become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in box office history, surpassing the movie musical Mamma Mia.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024 -
The 2024 edition marks the highest tally of all time, greatly surpassing Barack Obama’s previous record of 95,894 pages.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although witness testimony tilted toward constructive engagement, security and compliance remained central themes.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That would probably describe a number of the countries that are out there trying to respond with constructive deals.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Winston has continued to provide value in locker rooms despite not exceeding the big expectations that followed the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to the NFL during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Developing a liquid metal layer The extreme conditions within a fusion reactor, where super-heated plasma reaches temperatures exceeding those of the sun, pose a significant challenge to material science.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to blend their love for basketball with cannabis, enhancing the communal and celebratory atmosphere of the tournament.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.—
Nikolay Kukushkin,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2025
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But it's been about nine years since more than 30,000 backers flocked to the Kickstarter campaign—raising more than $1 million and eclipsing Polygons' $10,000 goal.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Shares are down nearly 12% in 2025, eclipsing the S & P 500′s 5% pullback during that time.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yesterday’s pangrams were gainful, unfailing and unflagging.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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These landmark legislations aim to empower individuals with disabilities to find gainful employment, become economically self-sufficient and contribute to their local communities and economies.—
Paul Toomey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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But, being primarily motivated by profit, private banks did not find nuclear energy lucrative enough, especially owing to frequent cost overruns of reactor construction projects, red tape, and regulation.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Palace will instead compete in Europe’s third-tier competition, the UEFA Conference League — a far less lucrative and prestigious tournament.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Bettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bettering. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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