REFINE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

refine

verb

ri-ˈfīn

Definition of refine

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 model, updated in September, starts by generating a rough, noisy version of the answer, then repeatedly refines it. — Shubham Agarwal, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The exact timing and extent of the threat are still being refined. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 In response, the prince advised young Saudis living and working in Silicon Valley to refine their skills at premier tech companies before bringing their expertise home, the New York Post reported. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The findings, published in the journal Nature Water, could help researchers refine treatment conditions and develop more effective technology combinations to break down these persistent compounds. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refine

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The performance of hydrocarbons must be considered as part of a wider system that is simultaneously scaling clean electricity input and improving efficiency across the value chain.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
In comparison, 58% say state and local governments improve their lives, while 56% say the same of businesses and 77% of charitable and advocacy groups.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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Pierce and Kember were born in the same place on the same day, a lore-enhancing coincidence too stupid to make up.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Here will be the makings of an 85-acre live-work-play sector of the city that theoretically will seamlessly nestle into a neighborhood and enhance everything from The Crossroads Arts District to Union Station and the National WWI Museum & Memorial.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

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