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 in those positions, Frimpong has refined his final ball and can create high-quality chances.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 14 May 2025
With extra time during the pandemic, Costello threw herself into baking and continued to refine her skills.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
My room feels about 30% more refined because of it.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
The winery has refined its techniques over four decades to highlight the maritime influence on its vineyards.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 14 May 2025
With extra time during the pandemic, Costello threw herself into baking and continued to refine her skills.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
My room feels about 30% more refined because of it.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
The winery has refined its techniques over four decades to highlight the maritime influence on its vineyards.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, this premium valuation appears justified when considering the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory and improving profitability metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Data scientists analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, a role that AI enhances rather than replaces.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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