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
But Jen maintains the goings-on in her own kitchen are significantly less refined.
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Julie Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
What to read next Eating and drinking At the elegant Pavillon Steak House, in Park Koliště near the National Theatre, service is smooth, and the food is hearty and delicious, yet still refined.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Databricks is looking for growth by selling tools refined for specific industries.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Data collected from reservoir operations, brine chemistry studies, and future process testing will be used to refine engineering designs and operating plans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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Julie Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
What to read next Eating and drinking At the elegant Pavillon Steak House, in Park Koliště near the National Theatre, service is smooth, and the food is hearty and delicious, yet still refined.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Databricks is looking for growth by selling tools refined for specific industries.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Data collected from reservoir operations, brine chemistry studies, and future process testing will be used to refine engineering designs and operating plans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for refine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While making ergonomic improvements to the CJ4 Gen3 cabin, for instance, Citation added a glass cockpit that will enhance its reputation as the light-jet leader for single pilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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