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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
she got the better of her opponents very early in the race
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as in exceeds
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin
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as in improves
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of betters
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Porter was in part banned for disclosing information betters used on prop bets and parlays.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Here's what at-home betters should know.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023.
—Lz Granderson, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Her Canadian Open title win showcased the teenager’s ability to keep calm and carry on when elders and betters are losing their heads.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nothing betters the gift of time.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
According to the indictment, Gino's and Paragon were used to facilitate the collection and distribution of money made from gambling from agents, bookies and betters involved with Gerodemos.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Porter was in part banned for disclosing information betters used on prop bets and parlays.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Here's what at-home betters should know.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023.
—Lz Granderson, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Her Canadian Open title win showcased the teenager’s ability to keep calm and carry on when elders and betters are losing their heads.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
If the Sharks make the playoffs next season and Celebrini betters his 115-point total from this season, wouldn’t his next deal become that much more expensive?
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nothing betters the gift of time.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betters
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Though young missing-persons detective Dalia (May Calamawy) is earnest in her attempts to help, her superiors cast suspicion on Katie’s parents; eight years later, the girl is still missing, while the family has relocated to New Mexico.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Based on their own investigation, Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to their superiors at DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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The company’s press releases tout infrasound’s advantages over sprinklers.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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But Indianapolis has a couple of advantages that northwest Indiana does not.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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That amount exceeds the foreign reserves of countries like Costa Rica, Uruguay and Panama, according to an investigation by the Herald in August 2025.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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California billionaires' combined wealth exceeds $1 trillion.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Why Afternoon and Evening Exercise Is Best Afternoon and evening exercise (particularly moderate to high intensity) improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Transfer dough to prepared pan and, using an offset spatula lightly coated with nonstick spray, spread into an even layer, working all the way to the edges.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Over the top of these more ragged edges, Llobet takes a pointillistic approach to lyric writing, favoring half-thoughts and dreamy images that coalesce into a picture of unsettled anxiety.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Charles also said both nations must remain committed to supporting Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion surpasses four years, and underscored how staying within NATO is significant to prevent further tensions between Europe and North America.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Blue Origin, founded and owed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, has landed and reused its smaller New Shepard suborbital booster numerous times, but New Glenn surpasses New Shepard in difficulty and scale.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Research from BabyCenter, an online media company that provides information on conception, pregnancy, and birth, has found that childcare consistently tops the list of first-year baby expenses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Crossing your legs tops the list.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Betters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betters. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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