refiner

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Recent Examples of refiner The country's largest refiner Marathon Petroleum combines maximum asset utilization with the financial cushion of a 64% ownership stake in its midstream master limited partnership, MPLX . Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Sinopec, the world’s largest oil refiner, posted a surge in profit for the first half of the year, reaching nearly $4 billion despite the company’s heavy reliance on crude from the Persian Gulf. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Another large refiner, Phillips 66, has seen its stock rise 66%. Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 So far, outside of Vulcan, a small number of other companies have been selected, including Korea Zinc, a metal refiner; MP Materials, a Nevada rare-earth mining company; and ReElement Technologies, an Indiana producer of rare-earth elements and battery metals that partners with Vulcan. Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026 After the Soviet Union collapsed, Castro sought a replacement savior closer to home in a 1994 deal with Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner and refiner. Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 Ionic Rare Earths Limited is a miner, refiner and recycler of sustainable and traceable magnet and heavy rare earths. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 The country is the leading refiner for 19 out of 20 of the most important strategic minerals, with an average market share of 70%, according to the International Energy Agency. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Residents came to the February meeting to push back against a nickel refiner eyeing a vacant manufacturing site. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refiner
Noun
  • The incident damaged filter capacitors and contributed to a shutdown lasting around six months.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What began as a clinical concept about the outermost layer of skin is now a consumer filter, one that’s pushing minimalist routines, ceramide-heavy formulas and a backlash against over-exfoliation.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The property debuted its wellness rooms in 2024, each outfitted with blackout curtains, an Alen air purifier, a suite of Therabody equipment, and Snooz white-noise sound machines.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This air purifier can help cut down on dust, pollen, and pet dander, while this cordless vacuum keeps floors free of everyday messes.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • One began in March after the department received an anonymous complaint about a valve on an aqua ammonia clarifier tank, not the same tank involved in the explosion, the department said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026

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“Refiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refiner. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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