as in improving
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refining
El Segundo is capable of refining 290,000 barrels of crude oil per day, according to Chevron.
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Climeworks is refining whether solid systems can manufacture their way to cost competitiveness.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
This suggests that the attackers are actively testing and refining their methods to avoid detection and improve success rates.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The El Segundo oil refinery is capable of refining 290,000 barrels of crude oil per day, Chevron says on its website, and its primary products are gasoline, jet and diesel.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Both are intensive programs designed to strengthen the craft and careers of independent producers, where Fellows work closely with industry professionals and advisors, gaining practical insights into the art and business of producing while refining specific projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Maybe this year was meant to be for health and refining myself and getting used to taking the ball every five or six days and being able to log some innings.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Fromental achieves this by pairing brushwork with hand-embroidery—and by refining its color palettes for modern sensibilities.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Climeworks is refining whether solid systems can manufacture their way to cost competitiveness.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
This suggests that the attackers are actively testing and refining their methods to avoid detection and improve success rates.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The El Segundo oil refinery is capable of refining 290,000 barrels of crude oil per day, Chevron says on its website, and its primary products are gasoline, jet and diesel.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Both are intensive programs designed to strengthen the craft and careers of independent producers, where Fellows work closely with industry professionals and advisors, gaining practical insights into the art and business of producing while refining specific projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Maybe this year was meant to be for health and refining myself and getting used to taking the ball every five or six days and being able to log some innings.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Fromental achieves this by pairing brushwork with hand-embroidery—and by refining its color palettes for modern sensibilities.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refining
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The concept is raising concerns that the bloc is still too slow in improving its deterrence options, however.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Needham analyst Tom Nikic said that while top-line trends were improving, there were still some pain points, including incremental tariff headwinds.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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