as in to improve
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refine
It is extracted and refined for use as a dietary supplement as well as a food coloring and cosmetic ingredient.
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Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Last, in Chinese doctrine, a Joint Island Landing Campaign describes the cross-strait invasion their military has spent decades refining.
—Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
Clear Aligners The history of clear aligners goes back to 1945, when tooth positioners were introduced to refine the final stages of orthodontic treatment after traditional braces were removed, according to a 2014 article in the New York State Dental Journal.
—Daley Quinn, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025
The most common form is white table sugar, which is highly refined.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
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Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Last, in Chinese doctrine, a Joint Island Landing Campaign describes the cross-strait invasion their military has spent decades refining.
—Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
Clear Aligners The history of clear aligners goes back to 1945, when tooth positioners were introduced to refine the final stages of orthodontic treatment after traditional braces were removed, according to a 2014 article in the New York State Dental Journal.
—Daley Quinn, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025
The most common form is white table sugar, which is highly refined.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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To be fair to Apple, many AI techniques can be found in iOS over the last decade—machine learning to improve photographs being an obvious one that impacts the user experience.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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