brushups

Definition of brushupsnext
plural of brushup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushups
Noun
  • As players go through offseason workouts, the Dolphins’ brass also has the draft on its hands next week.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But right now, talk about voluntary workouts and the camaraderie in the defensive meeting rooms is just burying the lede.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In cases tied to posture, physical therapy and strengthening exercises may help.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
    HUIZHONG WU, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Gallup poll found that about 4 in 10 workers say their organization has adopted AI tools or technology to improve organizational practices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • So Livesey thinks that Paul’s letters make much better sense as a literary performance, too, if keyed to second-century Greek concerns and practices.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Multiple coaches, including Chesney, got involved during drills, giving advice and encouraging players.
    Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
  • That intensity carried over into tacking drills, with cornerback Dante Lovett showcasing his physicality a handful of times.
    Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Vacation bottled up the cult-favorite scent of their body SPF into a best-selling airy eau de toilette—and best-selling isn’t an understatement, with 38K glowing Amazon reviews.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
  • These slip-ons have more than 1,700 five-star reviews—with many shoppers praising them for their surprising amount of arch support.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And while Edwards has seen every coverage and approach a team can toss his direction, refreshers are required for maximum output.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion.
    Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Brushups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushups. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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