brushups

plural of brushup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushups
Noun
  • Atlanta opens its mandatory minicamp Tuesday, and though Pearce did not attend any of the team’s voluntary OTA workouts, he is expected to be in attendance and participate this week.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • China has held major military exercises near the island.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • In business, this manifests as predatory practices that destroy broader value.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • But more awareness and better practices didn’t stop McAfee’s customers from continuing to get sick — in 2007, and 2011, and 2012, and 2016 — and the farm had to issue recalls more than half a dozen times after pathogens were found in its products.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Public health officials have been preparing for months, said Philadelphia’s Raval-Nelson, including with mock emergency drills and communications with counterparts around the country.
    Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • For a professional athlete, this might mean setting their phone on the sidelines to capture a specific set of drills or finishes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The show's first season, centered around retirement community residents who band together to discover a dark truth of their community following the sighting of a monstrous creature, was met with positive reviews and has been among the streamer's weekly Top 10 since its premiere.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
    David Hickey, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Like many fast-food restaurants, KFC is also expanding its range of drink options to include boba refreshers, sparkling lemonades and iced coffees under a new sub-brand called Kwench by KFC.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2026
  • Beer cocktails elevate backyard brews to refreshers special enough for a get-together.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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“Brushups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushups. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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