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
When the vision is clear, heritage brands can use this moment to refine and deepen their codes rather than reinvent them.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Ibáñez, the researchers believe their evidence is already robust enough to prompt a change in clinical practice, and are working on a new, larger meta-analysis to help further refine guidance on when beta-blockers should and should not be used after a heart attack.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
While doctors have significantly refined their techniques over the subsequent 150 years—ether made patients throw up and was flammable enough to cause mid-surgery explosions—there are still outstanding questions about how anesthesia works.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Ibáñez, the researchers believe their evidence is already robust enough to prompt a change in clinical practice, and are working on a new, larger meta-analysis to help further refine guidance on when beta-blockers should and should not be used after a heart attack.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
While doctors have significantly refined their techniques over the subsequent 150 years—ether made patients throw up and was flammable enough to cause mid-surgery explosions—there are still outstanding questions about how anesthesia works.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
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Canales’ first year came with little-to-no expectations, and the team improved three games from rock bottom (2-15 in 2023).—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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