FINE-TUNE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

fine-tune

verb

Definition of fine-tune

as in to adjust

to make small changes to (something) in order to improve the way it works or to make it exactly right fine-tune a TV set fine-tune the temperature of the room They're fine-tuning interest rates to achieve economic growth without inflation.

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misadjust

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Recent Examples of fine-tune In the last few decades, this old mill town has fine-tuned its offerings as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, craft beer, and live entertainment. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 Ryan continues to fine-tune the cutter, curveball and changeup. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 June 2026 Those tests are being used to fine-tune the equipment and verify the drone’s search accuracy. — New Atlas, 18 June 2026 As a director, to be able to go straight to the HODs and tell them about my day and fine-tune all the little details was super fun. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fine-tune

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Verb

Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of adjust

Verb

The clinical version dates to research in the 1960s and 1970s, when devices tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension and skin temperature to help people regulate what was once considered automatic.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of regulate

Verb

Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

— Paul Durica, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Here, the brown cat-eye base matches the drink's dark color, while black tiger stripes add that bubbly, playful finish.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of match

Verb

Each method can be adapted to fit different living situations, energy levels and comfort zones.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The action movie directed by Francis Lawrence and adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel sees Zada step into the role that was previously played by Woody Harrelson.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of adapt

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