as in revived
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
woke the next morning refreshed and ready for the day
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun
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as in ate
to take a meal
we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing
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Recent Examples of refreshed
Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Now redone for Knicks fans, the shoe features a vibrant blue canvas upper accompanied by Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern refreshed in bold orange — bringing together the distinctive color combination that defines the New York team.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
As the Moon, planet of intuition, enters your sign, identity and vitality feel refreshed, and your sensitivity becomes a quiet guide rather than a drain.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Over the years, the 117 rooms and suites have been refreshed, the restaurant has been updated (both behind-the-scenes with a new kitchen and in the dining room, where new floors have been laid and frescoes painted), and the spa has been restyled.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
City have radically refreshed their squad since the start of 2025 but with even some of those newer players already looking to move on, this could be a bigger summer than anticipated.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Adjective
So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Apr. 2026
The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Moreover, Starlink satellites have a useful life of only five years, meaning that the fleet has to be refreshed more often than the average American household replaces the family car, at untold expense in research and development and launches.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Now redone for Knicks fans, the shoe features a vibrant blue canvas upper accompanied by Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern refreshed in bold orange — bringing together the distinctive color combination that defines the New York team.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 June 2026
As the Moon, planet of intuition, enters your sign, identity and vitality feel refreshed, and your sensitivity becomes a quiet guide rather than a drain.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Over the years, the 117 rooms and suites have been refreshed, the restaurant has been updated (both behind-the-scenes with a new kitchen and in the dining room, where new floors have been laid and frescoes painted), and the spa has been restyled.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
City have radically refreshed their squad since the start of 2025 but with even some of those newer players already looking to move on, this could be a bigger summer than anticipated.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshed
Adjective
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If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The home, a national monument, was later turned into a museum and restored.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Bell said the federal evaluator in Chicago, where Brown has been held for competency observation and evaluation, determined Brown is not competent to stand trial at this time, but his prognosis for being restored to competency with medication is good.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scentscaping — the practice of using fragrance to shape a room’s mood — is having a moment as homeowners look for chemical-free ways to make spaces feel calm, energized or grounded.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Those capabilities were not built overnight and cannot be recreated overnight.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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The routines her daughter relies on — seeing the same faculty members, following the same schedule, riding the same bus with the same students — cannot be easily recreated somewhere else.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The 22-mile-long, 12-mile-wide snow-fed lake holds 40 trillion gallons of water and is surrounded by 72 miles of shoreline.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Like dogs and cats, carnivorous plants can be fed and watered.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The comments appeared to spook oil traders, with Brent and WTI crude both moving higher on fears of renewed escalation, though crude remains below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The party then continued with a reception in the sumptuous halls of Palazzo Gangi, with catering from Osteria dei Vespri, a venue in Piazza Croce dei Vespri where the couple had dined last summer.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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While much has been made of the midcentury glitterati that dined there (Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Eleanor Roosevelt), the real luxury was in the kitchen, where the spirit of Freetown informed the herbed roast chicken and soufflé (among other dishes).—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Refreshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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