refining

verb

present participle of refine
as in improving
to make better worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match

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Recent Examples of refining The same is true of thoughtful case studies, difficult decisions explained transparently, lessons learned from failures, long-term client relationships or years spent refining a particular expertise. — Matteo Pittaluga, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 America catches up to the Mediterranean bowl Kfoury spent nearly a decade refining the model. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 The Diamond Crystal Salt Company has been refining salt along Michigan’s Thumb Coast for 140 years. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Before Broadway, Parton was hard at work, producers said, refining the musical after its out-of-town tryout in order to give audiences a deeper look at her life than ever before. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The Nationals have been focused on refining Perales’s routine and game-planning this season, often referencing his limited experience in professional baseball after missing part of 2024 and 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 That concentrate requires further refining to remove impurities. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The fact is Gilligan came up with the idea 10 years ago and has been refining it in his head ever since. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Google has changed the cameras, durability and charging experience while refining the physical design. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refining
  1. improving
  2. enhancing
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  • The catalyst for improving the life conditions of Americans, our hemisphere, and everyone in the world, is to massively expand energy production around the world.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • From helping people lose weight to controlling their blood sugar to tamping down inflammation and improving heart health, these medications herald a new age of medicine.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of improving
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  • The monthly books are chosen by a committee through the Dollywood Foundation with the goal of enhancing early childhood education.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancing

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“Refining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refining. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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