Yes, based on what you are saying the only explanation is that they took out less federal income tax.
If your income varies from week to week, the amount they take out varies as well. If you had less overtime, or some weeks where you worked less than normal, your federal tax withheld will be less.
The only tax law changes that significantly impact your refund in 2023 are related to dependent children.
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