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getting better

ADJECTIVE
convalescent
Synonyms
STRONG
ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening
WEAK
discharged dismissed gaining strength getting over something getting well on the mend past crisis perked up recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored
Antonyms
WEAK
failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

Example Sentences

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"Secondly, teams are getting better, and that is such a good sign for the game. And the other thing is England have got this new management staff."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Lorne Michaels, “SNL’s” longtime executive producer, said the renewal proved that the show “keeps getting better every week.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Yeisi Romero, a 44-year-old local government worker attending the rally, said the increases fell short of his expectations but that "things are getting better."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Now it’s not worsening but it’s not getting better and that probably remains the case all year—a slow bleed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I was getting better at understanding school customs, but this one didn’t make much sense to me.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman