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
Time, however, is tight for both sides to refine negotiating points.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The overall effect is refined without feeling overdone; an aesthetic that mirrors the understated sophistication associated with the House of Windsor.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The operating and content models validated and refined in China have been embraced by the brand and are gradually being implemented in other markets as its global presence expands.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The first is a conventional evolutionary design that essentially refines traditional helicopters dating back to the 1940s.
—David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The overall effect is refined without feeling overdone; an aesthetic that mirrors the understated sophistication associated with the House of Windsor.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The operating and content models validated and refined in China have been embraced by the brand and are gradually being implemented in other markets as its global presence expands.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The first is a conventional evolutionary design that essentially refines traditional helicopters dating back to the 1940s.
—David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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The Ducks improved to 14-3 in games that have gone beyond regulation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Senate is pushing ahead with a bipartisan bill to improve housing affordability, teeing up a critical week for housing on Capitol Hill and raising major questions about what provisions will be included.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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The two countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration earlier this month, solidifying a commitment to strengthen the supply chains for critical minerals and enhance collaboration surrounding advancements in areas like artificial intelligence.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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