as in improves
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refines
Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Operating under MoDE-VLA, the system continuously refines its actions based on real-time physical feedback, resulting in substantial improvements in dexterous task performance.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The system then evaluates and refines those ideas, filtering out any that are not novel.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
The plant refines heavy sour crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The plant refines heavy sour crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, according to the website.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In reality, early production may move slowly as Tesla refines the process.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.
—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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Operating under MoDE-VLA, the system continuously refines its actions based on real-time physical feedback, resulting in substantial improvements in dexterous task performance.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The system then evaluates and refines those ideas, filtering out any that are not novel.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
The plant refines heavy sour crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The plant refines heavy sour crude oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, according to the website.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In reality, early production may move slowly as Tesla refines the process.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refines
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Harris gives Justin Herbert a quality threat and further improves the overall offense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 14-page bill improves enforcement of no-contact orders, ups repeat violations of protection orders to felony offenses, and provides protection to witnesses and victims who report domestic violence crimes.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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