brushups

plural of brushup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushups
Noun
  • Compression boots are not a cure-all, but for people managing swelling, recovering from workouts or living with lymphedema, consistent use paired with appropriate pressure settings and a broader routine can make the investment worthwhile.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Adjust workouts by reducing intensity or duration if fatigue or nausea from GLP-1 medications makes exercise difficult.
    Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That’s not the case for many other ab exercises, such as crunches, which tend to target only one area.
    Christa Sgobba, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Those exercises laid the groundwork for the space shuttle program, which kicked off in 1981 with the launch of Columbia.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hays said donors can vote with their feet and move to financial firms that have smoother practices.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Asked about the potential ill effects on artists’ practices of the large-scale destruction of books, weighed against the possible benefits of technological progress, Chan and Paul’ had a spirited exchange.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The week before training camp, Mahomes met with Cooper and had to pass a stress test that included running and jumping drills to clear him for full practices.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The fighter jets carry no real weapons, only mock conventional armaments adding weight and shifting aerodynamics to bring a more realistic edge to the drills.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But the drivers’ vital signs are not monitored on track, and some of the available cooling equipment receives mixed reviews from drivers and experts.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Skeptics warn that fast-tracking unconventional technology through safety reviews is an unwise risk.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Holopirek has added fruity energy drinks and refreshers to the menu.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As Coca-Cola works to automate dirty soda and refreshers, CNBC's Amelia Lucas takes readers inside the secretive labs where the soda maker is planning its next wave of innovation.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Brushups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushups. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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