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
The Cornell team later refined the system through years of testing and statistical analysis to improve how effectively the robots connect and move together in large groups.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Certain motor oils, typically for modern cars, are even more scarce because of where they are refined.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Five participating film teams work with mentors to refine their projects and pitches, ending in a final presentation to a jury of industry leaders.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The council released an initial report of recommendations in November, leaving the Education Secretary and DESE Commissioner to refine the recommendations with public input and issue a final report scheduled for around June 2026.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Certain motor oils, typically for modern cars, are even more scarce because of where they are refined.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Five participating film teams work with mentors to refine their projects and pitches, ending in a final presentation to a jury of industry leaders.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The council released an initial report of recommendations in November, leaving the Education Secretary and DESE Commissioner to refine the recommendations with public input and issue a final report scheduled for around June 2026.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Fu also stressed that more work needs to be done to boost domestic demand, urging businesses to improve their offerings to attract consumers.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The Sparks fell to 1-3 (tied with Seattle for last place in the Western Conference) while Toronto improved to 2-2.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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