1
: a general adjustment to ensure operation at peak efficiency
an engine tune-up
2
: a preliminary trial : warm-up
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There’s no easing back in—no tune-up fights—just straight into the fire with a very, very good fighter in Joey Spencer.
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Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Each of the Pistons’ final three games will likely feel like tune-ups for the postseason, as the Knicks and Bucks will likely be jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday that the star shortstop is expected to play in Tuesday’s exhibition finale against the Los Angeles Angels, which is the Dodgers’ final tune-up before hosting the Detroit Tigers in Thursday’s home opener.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
McIlroy will tune-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open, starting Thursday, March 27.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Each of the Pistons’ final three games will likely feel like tune-ups for the postseason, as the Knicks and Bucks will likely be jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday that the star shortstop is expected to play in Tuesday’s exhibition finale against the Los Angeles Angels, which is the Dodgers’ final tune-up before hosting the Detroit Tigers in Thursday’s home opener.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
McIlroy will tune-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open, starting Thursday, March 27.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tune-up
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“Tune-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune-up. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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