REFINE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

refine

verb

ri-ˈfīn

Definition of refine

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 model, updated in September, starts by generating a rough, noisy version of the answer, then repeatedly refines it. — Shubham Agarwal, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The exact timing and extent of the threat are still being refined. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 In response, the prince advised young Saudis living and working in Silicon Valley to refine their skills at premier tech companies before bringing their expertise home, the New York Post reported. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The findings, published in the journal Nature Water, could help researchers refine treatment conditions and develop more effective technology combinations to break down these persistent compounds. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refine

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The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
In comparison, 58% say state and local governments improve their lives, while 56% say the same of businesses and 77% of charitable and advocacy groups.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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Throughout history, some were commissioned to enhance the interiors with their signature flair while others bartered their artwork for breaks on daily rates and others simply just thrived off the scene.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Each picture mode offers essentially the same rich set of options, except for AI-enhanced, which locks you out of some settings (including local contrast and color tuner), presumably because the AI logic is handling those.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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