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
What Happens Next The CHSRA plans to consult with property owners in Kern County and continue refining its design with the goal of reducing costs and impacts before any construction changes move forward.
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The company has spent the past several months refining that idea.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Jiao’s lab plans to refine its electrolysis technologies further, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and system stability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The Pipeline Project also collects product feedback from these junior athletes, which helps Atomic refine and improve its youth ski designs.
—Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The company has spent the past several months refining that idea.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Jiao’s lab plans to refine its electrolysis technologies further, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and system stability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The Pipeline Project also collects product feedback from these junior athletes, which helps Atomic refine and improve its youth ski designs.
—Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s dramatic 140-138 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The stretchy cuffs help lock in heat, while the palm side has grip-enhancing rubber details.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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