as in improves
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refines
Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.
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Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Over a lifetime, a bat refines its strategy, becoming more selective in its choice of prey.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The first is a conventional evolutionary design that essentially refines traditional helicopters dating back to the 1940s.
—David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of refining results manually, the AI refines them for you in real time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
One choice sets the first step, another refines the approach, and each subsequent decision adds clarity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Homeowners can describe their needs in their own words, and Angi’s AI refines these requests into clear, precise language preferred by service pros, according to the company’s announcement.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
China also refines some 90% of rare earths.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The brand’s Carrera Chronograph 41mm glassbox refines Jack Heuer’s original 1963 vision created for motorsport timing.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Over a lifetime, a bat refines its strategy, becoming more selective in its choice of prey.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The first is a conventional evolutionary design that essentially refines traditional helicopters dating back to the 1940s.
—David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of refining results manually, the AI refines them for you in real time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
One choice sets the first step, another refines the approach, and each subsequent decision adds clarity.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Homeowners can describe their needs in their own words, and Angi’s AI refines these requests into clear, precise language preferred by service pros, according to the company’s announcement.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
China also refines some 90% of rare earths.
—Steven Lamy, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The brand’s Carrera Chronograph 41mm glassbox refines Jack Heuer’s original 1963 vision created for motorsport timing.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refines
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Zheng Yu said the new system significantly improves vehicle performance and driving range.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The first step replenishes skin’s water levels, and the second protects it—a combination that improves elasticity, calms inflammation, and strengthens barrier integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The value of automation in improving research consistency Automation enhances research by increasing speed and consistency.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The key is choosing a tone that enhances your natural coloring and allows your features to lead, much like Bessette-Kennedy’s own approach to beauty.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Refines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refines. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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