refresher

noun

Definition of refreshernext
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 Coke is also investing in developing new beverages beyond its core soda offerings, including refreshers and dirty sodas. — Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for refresher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
  1. training
  2. review
  3. practice
  4. drill
  5. exercise
  6. lesson
  7. workout
  8. routine
Noun
  • The new deployments include troops from marine and navy units as well as training centers and naval bases from Java and Lampung province.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • An 87th-minute apparent own goal for the Revolution was overturned after video review, with referee Sergii Boiko ruling Luca Langoni offside on the play.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Without a review of the actual mailpieces involved, the Postal Service is unable to comment further.
    — Christie Zizo, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • Out of practice and endurance, Dylan’s voice is fraying and weak.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • Garrett went through individual drills with edge rushers during the portion of practice open to reporters.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Wear ear protection if you’re being exposed to loud noises like operating a drill, for example.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • The Society for Integrative Oncology’s guidelines for Complementary Therapies and Botanicals, of which Cohen is himself a co-author, cover mainstream supportive care such as exercise, medical massage, biofeedback, and yoga.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Known as the Special Intensive Revision, the exercise has, according to the protestors, resulted in more than 130 million voters being removed from electoral lists.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Not knowing the answer could be the most useful part of today’s lesson.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lesson
Noun
  • But Knueppel suffered a hamstring injury during offseason workouts and missed the preseason.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Meta claims Muse can do things like build a shopping cart based on a recipe on Instagram, create workout plans and plan family trivia nights.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • Slow beauty is the trend reshaping how younger shoppers buy skincare in 2026, swapping the 10-step routine for fewer products and more deliberate rituals.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Combined with its intelligent cleaning modes, this allows the K70 to adapt its cleaning routine to different maintenance requirements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of routine

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