brushup

noun

Definition of brushupnext
as in refresher

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushup
  1. refresher
  2. training
  3. practice
  4. review
  5. drill
  6. exercise
  7. workout
  8. routine
Noun
  • While this refresher will be available on-menu and in the Dunkin' app, Dunkin's full Parke Perfect Sips collection will be available for in-app ordering only.
    — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026
  • The Justice Department is weighing whether to launch an investigation into the Fort Worth Police Department’s handling of an event at Trinity Pride Fest in June that prompted the department to give officers a refresher on First Amendment rights.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of refresher
Noun
  • Aside from firearm education and training, Valkyrie plans to offer a host of special events, courses and instructors, the pair said.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • In recent years, the two countries have expanded defence cooperation through joint military exercises, pilot training, cybersecurity initiatives and counter-drone technology development.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on what’s known as birth tourism, the practice of traveling to another country, so a child is born there.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • He was paired with a more experienced colleague and learned through instruction and hands-on practice how to care for pines and azaleas, mainly using a hand-pruning technique essential for the Imperial Palace and villas.
    — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • On top of that, Darline Graham faces a review of her eligibility to run for the seat by a state county GOP chairman.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
  • Rubio, meanwhile, came out of the deal with positive reviews from the pro-Israel crowd, who viewed his silence as disapproving of the concessions made in the deal.
    — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • Throughout its duration, Agbaji rotated between training stations as campers ages 8-18 ran through drills focused on skills, teamwork and leadership.
    — Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • Construction trucks lined the sides of streets as workers with drills and hammers completed luxury homes in the massive development on the lake’s northern shore.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents.
    — Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • During the exercise, crews loaded 500-pound BDU-50 and 2,000-pound BDU-56 practice bombs onto the aircraft before releasing them over the Mountain Home bombing range.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Name dropping … • Kiffin said LSU didn’t bring quarterback Sam Leavitt to the event in part so the Arizona State transfer could stay behind to lead a Tigers workout.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The move slots easily into any strength workout, whether total-body or core-focused.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • The worsening air quality means significant changes to his daily routine.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • This Hourglass set upgrades your entire routine with three of the brand's best-selling brushes.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026
Definition of routine
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“Brushup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushup. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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