as in improves
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refines
Then reinforcement learning refines those actions through repetition.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.
—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
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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.
—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
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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While no specific therapy is approved for ANDV, early recognition dramatically improves the ability to deliver aggressive supportive care, monitor oxygenation, isolate potentially infectious patients, and initiate contact tracing before broader transmission occurs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The slate improves from there, but Chicago TEs have only three favorable matchups all season.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Refines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refines. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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