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
Here's a refresher on 2024 YR4, and what to know about the new nuclear option.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
However, Dunkin' Donuts refreshers contain a large amount of sugar and carbohydrates.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
There are also 11 drink options—teas, freezes, and refreshers—to choose from.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Looking to treat your makeup bag to a fall refresher?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
However, Dunkin' Donuts refreshers contain a large amount of sugar and carbohydrates.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
There are also 11 drink options—teas, freezes, and refreshers—to choose from.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Looking to treat your makeup bag to a fall refresher?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refresher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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The center will close for two weeks for staff training and classroom updates.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dayforce will today release its annual pulse survey of roughly 7,000 workers in six countries, showing that 71% of workers have not received AI training in the past year—even though 63% of workers say developing such skills is important.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although official critics' reviews are under embargo, many journalists flooded social media with their gushing reactions to the movie.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reviews are strong, with more than 2,600 five-star ratings so far.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If your plants are failing to bloom or producing very few flower buds, adjust your cultural practices.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Moody has been dedicating her practice to helping clients navigate the AI space and counsels nearly a dozen generative voice and audio AI companies.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kids can grab the drill to take pieces apart, change the tires, or simply slide into the driver’s seat for a round of pretend play.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Documents released Wednesday by the district include correspondence then-Principal Mandy Gutierrez sent to the district administration about Robb Elementary’s history conducting drills.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Lessons learned Along the way, Koh admits she’s made mistakes and learned some hard lessons.—
Alice Park,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Army leaders say the Switchblade is one of several technologies being folded into armored units as the service adapts lessons from Ukraine and other conflicts, where drones have played an outsized role.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Crews could be seen Thursday morning conducting training exercises in vacant residential buildings, including on the roof of one structure and in the windows of another, in the Valentine neighborhood just east of Southwest Trafficway.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The former dancer found success in intermittent fasting, eating clean foods, going for long walks daily and taking workout classes with the Fitbit app.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dominguez is the best shooter on the roster and recently made 97 out of 100 3s in a workout.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dog day care provides a safe environment that helps establish a consistent routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clinicians should build integration routines, debriefs, journaling and check-ins into their workflows so that transformation is sustainable.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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