Thesaurus results for REFRESHER

refresher

noun

Definition of refresher

as in training

chiefly US something that helps you to remember something you have forgotten; a reminder about something

—usually singular

—usually + on Before we play, I need a refresher on the rules. Some people need a refresher on how to be polite.

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Recent Examples of refresher As a refresher on who the candidates are… — Fiona Ma, 60, is California’s state treasurer. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 For those who need a refresher on the late princess’s upbringing, Diana Spencer was born in 1961 to John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances Roche. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026 Try a fabric refresher or dry wash spray on lightly worn items. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Use a between-wear refresher or dry wash spray on lightly worn garments that are not actually dirty. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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Noun

The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The program provides training in barista skills, espresso brewing, earning a food handler’s license, learning point-of-sale systems, customer service skills, food prep and other more general workplace skills.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

The school falls back on procedure to keep a lid on things, and a school violence review committee wraps up without a firm finding.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The technology allowed the referees to communicate with the replay center about reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions.

— Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Larsson has missed practice time and the final three preseason games because of his illness, and Smith missed the entire preseason after straining his calf during training camp.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Russia has also publicly acknowledged the drone attack on a refinery and broadcast images on state media, breaking with its usual practice in order to play up the incident.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook said the district has invested heavily in school safety, including secure entries, door locks, fencing and security cameras and lockdown drills.

— Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Once players were cleared to return to practice after a long break, Dieffenbach routinely ran a route, caught a pass and threw the ball back to the start of the drill.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drill

Noun

Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
With its multi-mission configuration and experience in military exercises and operational settings, Hunter WOLF will now face a further assessment of its capabilities at Camp Grafton.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of exercise

Noun

Cardio workouts, meanwhile, can also reduce signs of brain aging and slow future cognitive decline.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
This autumn’s training – split between UK waters and the eastern Atlantic – lays the groundwork for more complex workouts in 2027, including NATO’s Steadfast Defender.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

The new concealer and neutralizer make up a new two-step routine.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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