as in to improve
to make better
regulations intended to meliorate the working conditions of factory workers
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Recent Examples of meliorate
And facing my feelings head-on by engaging with a beautifully observed piece of art helps meliorate the loneliness that goes hand-in-hand with loss.
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Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 28 Feb. 2023
Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 28 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meliorate
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Levy said that if the political climate doesn’t improve, business for him will likely be even worse in 2026.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Meliorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meliorate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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