as in improving
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refining
Cisco has built and is refining an AI tool for investor relations that analyzes its financial history alongside competitors’ earnings calls and can anticipate likely questions from specific analysts.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
But after auditioning for the choir at LaGuardia High School — a public arts high school famed for refining the talents of stars like Timothée Chalamet, Nicki Minaj and Liza Minnelli — Selines set off on a different journey.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Extracting and refining them in space remain major unresolved problems.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Across 35 years of international expansion, TAB has continued refining its advisory architecture to reflect evolving leadership pressures.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While Seattle’s mayor said that the city is refining its policies to protect the surveillance data, numerous states and cities – with the aid of federal funding related to World Cup security — are rapidly expanding CCTV systems.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Many brands focused on refining their identity rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
But when the focus is on rebuilding from the inside out rather than just refining the outside, most patients don't need to go back for another procedure.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Boom is working on refining its technologies to meet regulatory requirements for overland supersonic operations.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
But after auditioning for the choir at LaGuardia High School — a public arts high school famed for refining the talents of stars like Timothée Chalamet, Nicki Minaj and Liza Minnelli — Selines set off on a different journey.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Extracting and refining them in space remain major unresolved problems.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Across 35 years of international expansion, TAB has continued refining its advisory architecture to reflect evolving leadership pressures.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While Seattle’s mayor said that the city is refining its policies to protect the surveillance data, numerous states and cities – with the aid of federal funding related to World Cup security — are rapidly expanding CCTV systems.
—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Many brands focused on refining their identity rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
But when the focus is on rebuilding from the inside out rather than just refining the outside, most patients don't need to go back for another procedure.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Boom is working on refining its technologies to meet regulatory requirements for overland supersonic operations.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refining
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Pogačar is only improving as a rider, a scary proposition for man with his extraordinary palmares.
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Higgins also says that improving resilience will mean changing the city’s building code to allow innovative new technology.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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“Refining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refining. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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