brushup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushup
Noun
  • Since The Accountant was released in 2016, viewers who have seen the movie previously may need a refresher before seeing The Accountant 2, while audiences seeing the film for the first time may gain a greater understanding of Christian’s backstory before seeing the sequel.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The refreshers were available in three flavors: Summer-Berry, Summer-Berry with Lemonade and Summer Skies.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • If your manager has never gone through leadership training or development, that lack of preparation will show.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Many professionals will need a combination of work experience and additional education or training beyond their college degree to secure good professional jobs.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Everything about the transition is overwhelming, from the skill of the other players on the court to the length of practices, so Rivers said she’s tried to be patient with her progress early on.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
  • Shamanism, anthropologist Manvir Singh’s debut, traces the evolution of the titular spiritual practice.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Hitting the inside wall of the backstretch, the race ended with a photo finish and a video review was used to identify the winner.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But what about China’s surprise live-fire naval drills off New Zealand in February, some 5,000 miles from China’s shores, which diverted dozens of commercial flights?
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
  • The 34-year-old third baseman had been testing his glasses in pregame batting practice and infield drills since the start of last week’s homestand.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Outside of Washington, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s followers appear to be scrambling the country's stubborn red-blue divide USA TODAY Texas is looking at bills to bring back exercise.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 May 2025
  • Seeing Tristen accept both his mother’s request to stay in the game and the responsibility of leading his team to victory gives the ridiculous exercise that is Restaurant Wars a whole different weight.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • The worst ones require a full upper-body workout just to season your eggs.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Along with a workout and a few moments of praise, my skincare routine has become a major part of my self-care routine (courtesy of my wife who’s expanded my grooming horizons).
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • How to Clean to Remove Allergens When pollen counts are high, a new (and more frequent) cleaning routine can help ensure your home remains a safe haven.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
  • When a fitness routine starts to feel grueling or boring—or both, which believe it or not, can happen!—it’s helpful to focus on your why.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Brushup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushup. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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