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
Amazon is currently trialing the glasses with delivery drivers in North America and plans to refine the technology before a wider rollout.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Each layer and appliqué was placed to follow the body softly; never heavy, always refined.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The shop has been restoring and refining shorter wheelbase G-Wagens for years now, with the LWB Cabrio being its first stab at a longer one.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The piece included a sinuous collar with rounded volumes, refined by long sleeves and horn buttons.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Each layer and appliqué was placed to follow the body softly; never heavy, always refined.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The shop has been restoring and refining shorter wheelbase G-Wagens for years now, with the LWB Cabrio being its first stab at a longer one.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The piece included a sinuous collar with rounded volumes, refined by long sleeves and horn buttons.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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This helps improve posture and stability, according to the brand, though the sneakers have an ergonomic insole that provides arch support, too.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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