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 1985, Freeman, on the promotional launch for The Emerald Forest, made use of extensive telephone interviews with focus group members to help refine the film’s narrative and flow.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
City transportation planner Charisse Padilla said the goal now is to refine the design with those community priorities in mind and seek funding to carry the project into engineering.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
According to the Times, Trump earlier this year authorized U.S. Central Command to coordinate with Israel on refining and developing Pentagon plans for how to take out Iran’s nuclear sites.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 June 2025
Whether for business or pleasure, you’re called to refine relationship dynamics and focus on building something long-lasting.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
City transportation planner Charisse Padilla said the goal now is to refine the design with those community priorities in mind and seek funding to carry the project into engineering.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
According to the Times, Trump earlier this year authorized U.S. Central Command to coordinate with Israel on refining and developing Pentagon plans for how to take out Iran’s nuclear sites.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 June 2025
Whether for business or pleasure, you’re called to refine relationship dynamics and focus on building something long-lasting.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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His case improves significantly if Sovereignty and Fierceness split their efforts or falter down the stretch.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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But Marsha believed that collectives were stronger than any individuals and that standing in solidarity with one another could improve the safety of their community.—
Raquel Willis,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Some things in life are mood enhancing and for me one of those things are narrowing down the products that will make it in my suitcase for my summer excursions.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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