fine-tuning

present participle of fine-tune

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fine-tuning Being out of office and fine-tuning the GOP allowed Trump to enter his second term free of restraints, Haberman and Swan said. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026 The optical sensor offers three tracking resolution settings—1,000dpi, 1,600dpi, and 2,400dpi—that are perfectly adequate for office work, but unlikely to impress gamers or users who enjoy fine-tuning every aspect of their hardware. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 21 June 2026 Right now, companies are fine-tuning their employee charts in this new transformation era—and down the line, businesses might look a whole lot different. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Data gathered from this trial will also help inform subsequent stages of fine-tuning the tech before it can be commercialized and rolled out widely. — New Atlas, 19 May 2026 Other ESPNers optimize each clip, fine-tuning titles, descriptions and thumbnails, which themselves have the capability to go viral. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026 For Snider, FilmNation was a chance to get back in the game of fine-tuning scripts and helping directors hone their work. — Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026 In her seven months as president of Beast Industry Studios, Henson has noticed Donaldson growing more patient and fine-tuning his sense of when employees need encouragement. — Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tsunami warning program has spent decades fine-tuning rapid message dissemination. — Ezgi Karasözen, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine-tuning
Verb
  • Mistakes happen in football, especially when a team’s adjusting to a new coaching staff, new technique, hasn’t carved out an identity yet, and is working toward creating culture.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Fox News offers stability this election season, while many of its rivals are adjusting to corporate maneuvers.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dozens of states responded by regulating or banning impairing hemp products.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • International cooperation on regulating the use of potentially dangerous technology has been the norm since the late 19th century when chemical and explosive weapons first hit the scene.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But putting America on a presentation slide and actually establishing yourself in the US motorcycle market are two very different propositions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That came up 10, 20, 27, 28, 33, matching a free Quick Pick ticket out of the machine at Fresco Y Mas, 8855 Coral Way aka SW 24th St.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The display’s color coverage is above average, on par with the outgoing model and close to matching the iMac's range.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fine-tuning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine-tuning. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster