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
In collaboration with observatories worldwide, ESA aims to refine the comet’s trajectory and analyze its composition.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Warm and refined, the natural fleece layers of icebreaker’s RealFleece™ Descender line look sharp enough for a fireside dinner but have the technical details to keep you warm when moving around the snowy grounds.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Even as models were refined, calculations were checked, detectors were calibrated, and independent neutrino detectors were built (but seeing the same result), the discrepancy remained.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Girard noted that the strict regulations governing Formula One cars and those imposed by World Athletics compel engineers to first explore beyond the rules, then use those insights to refine designs that fit within them.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Warm and refined, the natural fleece layers of icebreaker’s RealFleece™ Descender line look sharp enough for a fireside dinner but have the technical details to keep you warm when moving around the snowy grounds.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Even as models were refined, calculations were checked, detectors were calibrated, and independent neutrino detectors were built (but seeing the same result), the discrepancy remained.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Girard noted that the strict regulations governing Formula One cars and those imposed by World Athletics compel engineers to first explore beyond the rules, then use those insights to refine designs that fit within them.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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Following Monday night’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 6-2, tying for second place in the Western Conference.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One way the company is hoping to improve performance is by lowering the inventory.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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