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tuning up

VERB

bring into harmony

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodate adapt adjust attune conform coordinate dial fix harmonize integrate modulate pitch proportion reconcile regulate set string tighten

Antonyms

WEAK

break destroy harm hurt

VERB

harmonize

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodate adapt adjust attune conform coordinate dial fix harmonize integrate modulate pitch proportion reconcile regulate set string tighten tune

Example Sentences

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But that just means Ekitike needs a little tuning up.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

Meanwhile, Plum — the Sparks’ All-Star — seemed to have a dress rehearsal Tuesday night, tuning up her shot ahead of Friday’s three-point contest and Saturday’s All-Star Game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

The Americans are tuning up for a World Cup that, they hope, avenges the disappointment of four years ago.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Accelerator physicists have been slowly tuning up the LHC’s beams for months, Lamont says.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 12, 2022

The children walked into the machine shed, past rows of parked farm machines, and found Roz tuning up the milk truck.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown