enhancing

verb

present participle of enhance
1
as in improving
to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

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3
as in sweetening
to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

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Recent Examples of enhancing Finally, the weather forecast is warm in Philadelphia, with the wind slightly blowing out to right field, further enhancing the chances of Schwarber and Harper hitting home runs. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026 Fagin, who heads an organization devoted to enhancing quality of life for older adults, specifically asked Schneider about Medicaid cuts. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Talks of enhancing school safety with the latest technology are especially relevant in Broward County, where the memory of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting remains vivid and deeply personal. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 The division is focused on scaling AI compute infrastructure by sending data centers to space and enhancing the performance of Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI that SpaceX bought in February. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2026 These policies are increasingly important for enhancing older workers’ employability as AI and technological change reshape jobs and skill requirements. — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026 The architecture is intended to reduce construction complexity while enhancing operational safety. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Collagen supports joint health by reducing inflammation, improving cartilage repair, and enhancing joint stability and mobility. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhancing
  1. improving
  2. intensifying
  3. sweetening
  4. deepening
  5. heightening
  6. strengthening
  7. consolidating
Verb
  • However, student well-being initially declined before improving in later years, while average test scores, attendance, classroom attention and reported online bullying changed little.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Despite rising costs, borrowers are showing more discipline by paying down debt and improving credit scores.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Yet research carried out by The Athletic shows the trend is rapidly intensifying.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As protests against the dismissal of Ukraine’s young reformist defense minister spread out across its major cities, Moscow has been intensifying its rocket blitzes.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifying
Verb
  • Insufficient light reduces fruit production, stops the plums from sweetening, and leaves the tree vulnerable to fungal diseases.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rob McDaniel, executive chef of Bayonet and Helen in Birmingham, Alabama, supports this idea for sweetening your tea.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of sweetening
Verb
  • In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Lake Mead, the reservoir on the Arizona-Nevada border that is a crucial source of water for the American Southwest, sank to its record-lowest levels in the past week, raising concerns about deepening water supply cuts affecting millions of people.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepening
Verb
  • The down-ballot race comes as insurers flee California, raise premiums and face backlash over wildfire claims, heightening stakes for homeowners, renters and businesses from Pacific Palisades to the San Francisco Bay Area.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Duke Energy and data center power Data centers are heightening electricity demand, Duke Energy said in a February earnings report.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightening
Verb
  • Phillips takes his task of strengthening the Panthers’ pass rush seriously.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The first, the hurricane center said Wednesday morning, has an 80% likelihood of strengthening into a tropical depression or storm in the next two to seven days.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthening
Verb
  • Despite a bear market, Schwab responded to client demand for consolidating crypto alongside traditional investments.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Dover missed some sales due to an issue ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business while consolidating its manufacturing footprint.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidating

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