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
Povec eliminates the hassle of changing gear by letting users fine-tune their vision without breaking their stride.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
For the greatest success, fine-tune your seeding times to match the specific turf type, aligning these to local environmental conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
With multiple adjustment points, my daughter has also borrowed mine many times, as it can be fine-tuned for a custom fit.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Biohacking, the broader trend behind these devices, draws on science and self-experimentation to fine-tune the body in the hopes of better health and a longer life.
—Chelsey Stone, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
For the greatest success, fine-tune your seeding times to match the specific turf type, aligning these to local environmental conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
With multiple adjustment points, my daughter has also borrowed mine many times, as it can be fine-tuned for a custom fit.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Biohacking, the broader trend behind these devices, draws on science and self-experimentation to fine-tune the body in the hopes of better health and a longer life.
—Chelsey Stone, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tune
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The devices measure pollutants regulated by the EPA, including nitrogen oxides, ozone and particulate matter from sources like gas turbines, factories and heavy traffic.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine-tune. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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