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 That training doesn’t stop after onboarding, either — employees have to come back for refreshers every year. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 As this summer's refresher and soda drink wars heat up, McDonald's is upping the ante and teaming up with Red Bull to add new energy drinks to its menu. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 However, Mattingly acknowledged that the day off came at a good time for Bohm, who seems to be in need of a refresher. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The drink buckets can be filled with a guest's choice of iced coffee or a refresher from Dunkin's menu. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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Noun

The press conference was for the governor to sign a series of bills, including a literacy bill that provides training and support for educators, requires screening for dyslexia and other learning disabilities and mandates kindergarten attendance.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
That designation will allow the Chiefs to purchase property for the stadium and training facility and convey it to the corporate body to avoid paying state or local taxes that residents and business owners must pay annually.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

The full receipts on this $499 investment are still forthcoming, so stay tuned for Allure's deep-dive review (with input from dental professionals) now that the CameraJet is out of the bag.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
The administration has scored a series of other victories on the high court’s emergency docket, though the justices have ruled against some of the president’s signature policies after fuller review.

— Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Though none of the players who were cut seriously threatened for spots, a few should return to the practice squad.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Though interest in peptides is popular in certain wellness circles, including with podcasters like Joe Rogan, many of those who are seeking alternative medicine or who are going back to traditional cultural practices don’t fit the MAHA archetype.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Ahead of his return, Soto went through multiple workouts that included live batting practice, running the bases and fielding drills.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Delane couldn’t participate in full-contact drills for the first few weeks and still isn’t fully 100 percent.

— Sam McDowell August 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of drill

Noun

Those payloads give crews a visible way to assess where training rockets land during live-fire exercises.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The potential benefits may also extend beyond a single workout for leaders who maintain a consistent exercise practice.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercise

Noun

Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento on Monday, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Sandbag Saturday has evolved into a kind of outdoor third place, where the endorphin-releasing workout is only part of the draw.

— Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.

— Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of routine

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