brushups

noun

plural of brushup
as in workouts

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  1. workouts
  2. exercises
  3. practices
  4. drills
  5. reviews
  6. refreshers
Noun
  • Crz Yoga Butterluxe Leggings Finding a pair of leggings that don’t roll down during workouts, aren’t see-through, and offer comfortable stretch is a tall ask, especially when the prices from big-name brands continue to climb into triple digits.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Early workouts line up with the body’s natural cortisol peak and tend to build consistency because the session is done before meetings and family demands pile up.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of workouts
Noun
  • That meant a lot of exercises that required holding a position for long periods of time.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For many nations, such exercises speak to cooperation and readiness.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Tully Tube has already been adopted by 37 health systems, pharmacies, and veterinary practices, including Penn Medicine, Michigan’s Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Georgia’s Wellstar Health System.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Georgia is particularly thin at the tailback position, down three scholarship players since the end of spring drills.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • At Thursday’s session before Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Douglas was again not participating in drills.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of drills
Noun
  • Despite the fact that the brand was receiving better reviews and creating more buzz recently, speculation had been swirling for months that Leoni’s contract may not be renewed.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her departure follows middling reviews for her debut press briefing Tuesday that lasted just 14 minutes.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviews
Noun
  • Coke is also investing in developing new beverages beyond its core soda offerings, including refreshers and dirty sodas.
    — Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Holopirek has added fruity energy drinks and refreshers to the menu.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshers
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“Brushups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushups. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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