as in to improve
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refine
While a torrid April boosted Rushing’s numbers at the plate, the club continues to refine other aspects of its former top prospect.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026
While Heretik’s menu will be a bit more static, Marigold will continue to push menus that are refined and redeveloped on the fly.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The blueprint is built from Smotherman’s own processes, refined over years of active investing, and delivered through daily one-on-one support, detailed training modules, and a community of peers working toward similar goals.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Additionally, the retailer will integrate customer feedback directly into the early design stages, allowing teams to test and refine concepts before production.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026
While Heretik’s menu will be a bit more static, Marigold will continue to push menus that are refined and redeveloped on the fly.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The blueprint is built from Smotherman’s own processes, refined over years of active investing, and delivered through daily one-on-one support, detailed training modules, and a community of peers working toward similar goals.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Additionally, the retailer will integrate customer feedback directly into the early design stages, allowing teams to test and refine concepts before production.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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And access to health care and drinking water should be improved.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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Hospitals across the state are committed to enhancing outcomes for new and expectant mothers.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Huang said Dallas is also enhancing its mosquito surveillance by monitoring not only for West Nile virus, which is endemic in the region, but also diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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