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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

It begins with what could be mistaken for the players tuning up for playing Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2023

The Wolfpack, tuning up for a showdown with No. 5 Clemson next week, wasted no time in putting points on the board as Leary connected with Thayer Thomas on the very first play from scrimmage.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022

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

From Science Magazine • Jun. 12, 2022

When Ralph saw her coming he began tuning up to cry again.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers