1
: a general adjustment to ensure operation at peak efficiency
an engine tune-up
2
: a preliminary trial : warm-up
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This year, in a surprise move, Wilson returned for more tune-ups.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
This gel was gentle enough to use everyday without any irritation and is a great pick for a quick undereye tune-up to prep for an event.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The Ravens need a quality tune-up for the postseason.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
The goal for competitors in the tune-up events is to one day be seeded in the slams like Djokovic, Sabalenka and Gauff.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
This gel was gentle enough to use everyday without any irritation and is a great pick for a quick undereye tune-up to prep for an event.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The Ravens need a quality tune-up for the postseason.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
The goal for competitors in the tune-up events is to one day be seeded in the slams like Djokovic, Sabalenka and Gauff.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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“Tune-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune-up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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