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
At the time, such global successes were rare, but Jump, which fine-tuned a formula for coaxing hit franchises out of young talents, has helped manga and anime to enter the mainstream.
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Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
For a player with the pedigree of St. Charles North’s Haley Burgdorf, offseason adjustments are often more of the fine-tuning variety rather than wholesale changes.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
These formulations, which fine-tune your skin’s pH and replenish hydration, live somewhere between face toner and essence, and the hype behind them isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
The Global Ambassador in Scottsdale has two master switches, one near the door and one next to the bed, and also has mood lighting that lets guests fine-tune the room’s ambience.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
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Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
For a player with the pedigree of St. Charles North’s Haley Burgdorf, offseason adjustments are often more of the fine-tuning variety rather than wholesale changes.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
These formulations, which fine-tune your skin’s pH and replenish hydration, live somewhere between face toner and essence, and the hype behind them isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
The Global Ambassador in Scottsdale has two master switches, one near the door and one next to the bed, and also has mood lighting that lets guests fine-tune the room’s ambience.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tune
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Values are adjusted for teams whose stadium economics are expected to improve soon, such as the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans, who are scheduled to move into new stadiums in 2026 and 2027, respectively.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that curcumin—the primary compound found in turmeric—has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Northern Sea Route is generally viewed as more developed and regulated, with Moscow investing heavily in infrastructure as part of a broader campaign to gain an upper hand in the Arctic.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Saturdays in the South during football season can't be matched.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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GloRilla tapped into her preppy side in a plaid bustier dress, matching jacket and a hot pink Versace bucket bag.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Velasco adapted and transformed the classroom at Dishchii’bikoh Community School to match the curriculum.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine-tune. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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