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
There does remain a thought by some in the organization, however, that King could use another start in the minors to refine the sharpness of his pitches.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The team plans to grant access to a group of experts and researchers who will help refine the model.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Brands need to do a better job in their data analysis to refine their segmentation models so very important customers are recognized and treated as such.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Raised in Phoenix, refined over three years at Dayton University, Holmes had never sustained a major health setback.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The team plans to grant access to a group of experts and researchers who will help refine the model.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Brands need to do a better job in their data analysis to refine their segmentation models so very important customers are recognized and treated as such.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Raised in Phoenix, refined over three years at Dayton University, Holmes had never sustained a major health setback.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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This method is proving to be an effective way to improve the audience’s relationship with the brand and the real-world impact of marketing dollars.—
Stacey Stratton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But combining chia with other blood sugar–lowering foods, like beans or lentils, may enhance the effect.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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