as in to adjust
to make small changes to (something) in order to improve the way it works or to make it exactly right
fine-tune a TV set fine-tune the temperature of the room They're fine-tuning interest rates to achieve economic growth without inflation.
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Recent Examples of fine-tune
Fine Tune the Court and Outfit the Space Take some care to fine-tune the grading so that the court’s level.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Its satin fabric is surprisingly forgiving thanks to its four-way stretch, while an adjustable, self-tie back and padding-free bust will allow me to fine-tune my fit before running to the tailor.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 June 2026
These personal yachts are a way to fine-tune technology, according to Bhattacharyya.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
However, fine-tuning emotional intelligence for leaders is well worth the payoff.
—Bykaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Its satin fabric is surprisingly forgiving thanks to its four-way stretch, while an adjustable, self-tie back and padding-free bust will allow me to fine-tune my fit before running to the tailor.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 June 2026
These personal yachts are a way to fine-tune technology, according to Bhattacharyya.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
However, fine-tuning emotional intelligence for leaders is well worth the payoff.
—Bykaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tune
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The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Victim's siblings talk about impact of finding answers This past April, six years after Nash’s DNA matched the crime scene evidence, the San Bernardino County district attorney hosted an event for National Crime Victims Rights Week where Jones’ younger sister, Kymberly Jones, spoke.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The implication being that smaller schools that can't match that level of investment won't be able to compete for championships.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The following was excerpted and adapted from a commencement speech given at Bard College on May 23.—
Fareed Zakaria,
Washington Post,
7 June 2026
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As a result, the team that wins the World Cup may not be the most talented squad, but rather the one that best adapts to the tournament’s array off physical and logistical demands.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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