as in to improve
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refine
The best businesses take time to create brand recognition, trust, audience engagement, and to refine their product.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
And everything, from the heated pool to the restaurant, felt elevated and refined yet playful and fun.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Like Ratio’s previous Four, the Eight Series 2 will have two different brew modes for small and large batches of coffee, to further refine temperature curves and keep them in optimal ranges.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025
This group will be responsible for refining investigative strategies on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People cases in Sacramento County, including improving how data is shared from criminal investigatory agencies and tribes.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
And everything, from the heated pool to the restaurant, felt elevated and refined yet playful and fun.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Like Ratio’s previous Four, the Eight Series 2 will have two different brew modes for small and large batches of coffee, to further refine temperature curves and keep them in optimal ranges.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025
This group will be responsible for refining investigative strategies on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People cases in Sacramento County, including improving how data is shared from criminal investigatory agencies and tribes.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refine
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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However, the latest reports suggest that situation is improving, albeit with lowball offers.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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