as in improves
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refines
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Infused with hyaluronic acid—a mainstay in wrinkle-filling—the serum also has niacinamide, which refines the pores while strengthening the skin barrier.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Hisense 50-inch Smart TV Deal The Hisense H5 Series refines your display baseline by matching an AI 4K Upscaler and MEMC Smooth Motion to keep fast-action video fluid.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Another 30% is shipped from South Korea, but Korean imports also are at risk because Korea largely refines its base oils with crude oil from the Middle East.
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Yet, China refines the vast majority of it.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
The law makes any violation a felony punishable by up to three years in jail and a $1,000 fine and refines the attorney general’s guidance for local elections officials’ interactions with law enforcement.
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Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Infused with hyaluronic acid—a mainstay in wrinkle-filling—the serum also has niacinamide, which refines the pores while strengthening the skin barrier.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Hisense 50-inch Smart TV Deal The Hisense H5 Series refines your display baseline by matching an AI 4K Upscaler and MEMC Smooth Motion to keep fast-action video fluid.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Another 30% is shipped from South Korea, but Korean imports also are at risk because Korea largely refines its base oils with crude oil from the Middle East.
—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Yet, China refines the vast majority of it.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
The law makes any violation a felony punishable by up to three years in jail and a $1,000 fine and refines the attorney general’s guidance for local elections officials’ interactions with law enforcement.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refines
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The hit rate improves dramatically.
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The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto.
Verb
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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