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
Instead, the industry is bracing itself — and executives are fine-tuning their pitch for the moment.
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2025
The best bet for a health-conscious person is fine-tuning diet and exercise routines, staying up-to-date on screenings, listening to your body and going to regular doctor's appointments.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Through regular video check-ins with doctors and coaches, members stay accountable and fine-tune their programs.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Her brother, Andy Tran, fine-tuned his family’s broths and dishes at his own restaurant in Castle Rock.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2025
The best bet for a health-conscious person is fine-tuning diet and exercise routines, staying up-to-date on screenings, listening to your body and going to regular doctor's appointments.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Through regular video check-ins with doctors and coaches, members stay accountable and fine-tune their programs.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Her brother, Andy Tran, fine-tuned his family’s broths and dishes at his own restaurant in Castle Rock.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tune
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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While some tariffs have been paused or adjusted since early April, many remain in effect.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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This process helps us self-audit, regulate our practices and identify areas for improvement.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Carr has pushed companies regulated by the FCC to do the same, resulting in Verizon and T-Mobile dropping DEI programs in order to secure approval for mergers that required the FCC's sign-off.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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The last time Florida put a zero on the board through three periods?—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Mings has alternative strengths that the Spain international cannot match.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Our customers no longer need to stress about layering or matching a bra, underwear, shapewear, and an outfit for every occasion.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But how exactly should an investment strategy adapt as risk tolerance evolves? Risk Tolerance And Age: Emotions And Investing There is no one-size-fits-all strategy based purely on age.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The Prom Queen, meanwhile, is adapted from Stine's 1992 book of the same name, which was the 15th installment in the original Fear Street series.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Fine-tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine-tune. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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