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
The American Avalanche Association lists education options by region for those who haven’t taken an avalanche safety course or need a refresher.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
To tackle odors, spritz the pillow with a fabric refresher, or sprinkle one side of the entire pillow generously with baking soda.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Need a refresher on the show’s low points?
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
To tackle odors, spritz the pillow with a fabric refresher, or sprinkle one side of the entire pillow generously with baking soda.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Need a refresher on the show’s low points?
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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In January, the FBI led an active shooter training with Temple Israel's clergy and staff members, according to a post on X from the bureau's Detroit field office.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Brown also struck a partnership with OpenAI to offer AI training certifications.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Parliament’s formal authorization on Friday came a day after lawmakers from both sides agreed that the government could sign the deals in advance, even if spending reviews were not approved in time.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Previously, mining companies applied to explore mining sites and then applied to commercially mine them based on their findings, completing an environmental review at each step.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With a fine equivalent to a few days’ revenue and some marginal changes to its business practices, Live Nation will, more or less, plow ahead as the dominant force in live music.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers then signed him off the Cowboys’ practice squad in November 2025.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Imagine finally getting to use the weirdest drill bit in your toolkit.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every day, Brown caught 200 passes from the Jugs machine and did drills with tennis balls to improve already elite eye-hand coordinaton.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tillman was the first selection in a schoolyard pick ’em of NFL players past and present being divided into teams, not for a scrimmage or football game, but for an exercise in which Tillman and other NFL stars would be tasked with making a short film.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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These exercises can be performed using free weights, resistance bands, bodyweight movements or even household items, such as soup cans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Provost has pledged to use those lessons learned, with labor unions awaiting details as to whether this will have implications for jobs in France.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The resort is also home to a 27-hole championship golf course, an expansive wellness spa, and a seasonal dude ranch pop-up program with horseback riding and archery lessons.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To refuel after your workout, grab some Magura Bros poke or a tropical smoothie bowl at the nearby Sunrise Shack.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Why Entrepreneurs Are Paying Attention The economics of Iron Bodyfit are designed to be as lean as the workouts themselves.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Leo July 23 – August 22 This atmosphere favors uncomplicated, consistent routines.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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For a company built around celebration — Fourth of July backyard shows, wedding sendoffs and bursts of color in the sky — the routine has become an uneasy one.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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