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
Share the idea, then refine it together.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
At times, even basic questions about cost and feasibility were dismissed, reinforcing the sense that the goal was not to refine the policy, but to perform for an audience beyond the room.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, even if Harris loses, Democrats will be looking for lessons to refine his campaign for the midterms.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Over five days, the group will refine scripts for feature and episodic projects through feedback sessions, readings and roundtable discussions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
At times, even basic questions about cost and feasibility were dismissed, reinforcing the sense that the goal was not to refine the policy, but to perform for an audience beyond the room.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, even if Harris loses, Democrats will be looking for lessons to refine his campaign for the midterms.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Over five days, the group will refine scripts for feature and episodic projects through feedback sessions, readings and roundtable discussions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
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About a decade ago, a group of competitive CrossFitters in Charleston, South Carolina, went looking for ways to improve their athletic performance without taking steroids.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Money would help improve services for pets and residents.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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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,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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