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
In the last few decades, this old mill town has fine-tuned its offerings as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, craft beer, and live entertainment.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Ryan continues to fine-tune the cutter, curveball and changeup.
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Katie Woo,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Those tests are being used to fine-tune the equipment and verify the drone’s search accuracy.
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New Atlas,
18 June 2026
As a director, to be able to go straight to the HODs and tell them about my day and fine-tune all the little details was super fun.
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Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Ryan continues to fine-tune the cutter, curveball and changeup.
—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Those tests are being used to fine-tune the equipment and verify the drone’s search accuracy.
—
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
As a director, to be able to go straight to the HODs and tell them about my day and fine-tune all the little details was super fun.
—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fine-tune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tune
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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Progressives cite its emphasis on the dignity of work and workers, and on the need for government to regulate working conditions that threaten this dignity.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
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Tim Edwards, Cal Fire Local 2881 president, says that the current salary calculation formula, which matches firefighter pay with other state workers salaries, does not account for inflation or the amount of overtime state firefighters are working.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Organizations that approach this thoughtfully, measure outcomes carefully, and remain willing to adapt will be in the best position to determine whether a four-day workweek truly works for their business long-term.
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine-tune. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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