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 quick refresher, SDVs are clean-sheet designs in terms of their electronic architecture.
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
But first, a refresher on how to build a better brunch classic.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Press play on some 1960s French pop music and read on for a refresher.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
But first, a refresher on how to build a better brunch classic.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Press play on some 1960s French pop music and read on for a refresher.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Related Articles Oakland voters say tight mayoral race came down to experience versus upstart energy
Need a refresher on the Sheng Thao and East Bay federal corruption probes?
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
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Your First Diagnosis The Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD consists of four years of undergraduate education followed by four years of medical school training, seamlessly integrated into a single pathway.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Earlier Sunday, Ukraine’s army said at least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on an army training unit.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The show also received poor reviews in the U.S. and U.K.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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After nearly 6,000 California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids, officials launch sweeping review.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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This procedure, known as plasma exchange therapy, has become a trendy practice in certain circles, like Silicon Valley executives and extreme biohackers.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
6 June 2025
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All are fodder for her intricate textile works, a parallel practice to her floral-design studio.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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The latter approach, which requires the use of one or more drills, has never been tried before, but touch and go is tried and true; NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe and Japan's Hayabusa2 used it to snag samples of the asteroids Bennu and Ryugu, respectively.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Tight end Tanner Connor, whose season ended prematurely last year due to injury, had a nice reception from Tagovailoa in 7 on 7 drills.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Come to Citi Field for the Mets, stay for the lesson on MLB’s obscure rules.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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In each episode, the trio will embark on adventures across Brazil, discovering unique biomes, cultural traditions and important lessons about environmental preservation and collaboration.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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As individual workouts are taking place and players are participating in interviews with their potential new teams, now is the time for the candidates to separate themselves.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Unbeaten Harmony senior (49-0) is Sentinel Varsity Boys Wrestler of the Year Hard workouts with former state champ teammate Shawn McAllister helped Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle sharpen his skills and win his own state title in 2025.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Deliberately cultivate moments of awe in your routine, both with and without AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Venus enters Pisces on January 1 and should support your productivity levels, encouraging a fresh perspective on your daily routines.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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