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 buckets can be filled with iced coffee or refreshers and are fully customizable — customers can choose their preferred flavors and sweetness.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 May 2026
As a refresher, the epic Yellowstone finale saw the Dutton family finally uncover how patriarch John Dutton was killed by an assassin hired by Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) girlfriend.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Here’s a refresher for southeast Fort Worth readers on where the project stands.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 May 2026
As a refresher, the epic Yellowstone finale saw the Dutton family finally uncover how patriarch John Dutton was killed by an assassin hired by Jamie’s (Wes Bentley) girlfriend.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Here’s a refresher for southeast Fort Worth readers on where the project stands.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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Alchemist Kitchen spins food business gold Several of the businesses identified are graduates of the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA), a 12-week business training course that teaches the basics of starting a food business.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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More than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies in places where the games will be held recently completed a first-of-its-kind federal training program to help detect and deter the unauthorized presence of drones near World Cup sites and related fan events.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which was first proposed last summer, is not facing an antitrust review under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, as would be the case with most industries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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So much of it comes down to economics, to not being freed from unethical labor practices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Several other unions also filed unfair labor practices over the unilateral nature of the policy change, which was originally set to be implemented on July 1, 2025.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Massive drills of Russia’s nuclear forces earlier this month and a series of belligerent statements from Moscow warning Kyiv’s European allies about possible retaliation for what the Kremlin cast as their involvement in Ukrainian drone attacks have underlined Putin’s intention to up the ante.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Incoming Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball players Taylen Kinney and Davion Adkins participated in six days of drills and scrimmages together at USA Basketball men’s Under 18 training camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado.—
Gary Bedore
May 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The Lancet analysis found that moderate activity — about 45 minutes, three to five times a week — was tied to the biggest mental health benefit, and that more exercise wasn’t always better.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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For a monthly fee, people could enjoy such games as bridge and Mahjong, and take Pilates, yoga and other exercise classes in the 6,000-square-foot center, Griffin said.—
Joe Marusak
June 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Infantino endured another lesson in the limits of his facile brand of diplomacy in Vancouver, when he was outmaneuvered by Jibril Rajoub, the 73-year-old president of the Palestinian Football Association, who had asked to address the congress.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Twenty minutes, twice a week — that's the promise behind The Exercise Coach, where artificial intelligence and robotics are helping people rethink what a workout can look like.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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How Cycle Syncing Works Cycle syncing divides the roughly 28-day menstrual cycle into four hormonal phases and assigns different foods, workouts and work priorities to each.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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This device can also learn your daily routines and set specific heating and cooling schedules to reduce overall waste, which can often save homeowners between $100 to $200 annually.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 4th House of Home conjoins aching Chiron there, highlighting family patterns and house routines that need a kinder, more sustainable approach.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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