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 Try a fabric refresher or dry wash spray on lightly worn items. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Use a between-wear refresher or dry wash spray on lightly worn garments that are not actually dirty. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Holopirek has added fruity energy drinks and refreshers to the menu. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Sonic continue expanding their specialty drink and refresher lines too. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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Noun

Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Two veteran training officers and new paramedic Cristina DeBiase grabbed their equipment and gurney while another EMT remained with the ambulance and attempted to move it through traffic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of training

Noun

Toshpulodzoda is a snapshot of a situation that keeps repeating itself under Descano, a Washington Examiner review of cases found.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
The Supreme Court has long understood the cost of insulating jury deliberations from review.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

An Associated Press review found that the campus did not use several public safety practices that have become standard at events around the country.

— MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
And many board members also continue to offer their outlooks for the economy and rates in speeches and interviews, a practice Warsh has rejected.

— Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Wheaton North responded with a nice two-minute drill, and Burke found Adam Schilling for a 36-yard gain to the 7-yard line.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
During defensive line drills, the Future Hall of Famer continues to go third — even when groups are split — rather than lead.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of drill

Noun

The demonstration followed an earlier appearance at Operation Jailbreak, an experimentation exercise held at Fort Carson.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
After three suboptimal innings, Glasnow settled down in a trust-building exercise of an outing against the Giants and their triple A-caliber lineup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of exercise

Noun

Zbikowski, who also played at Notre Dame and in the NFL, hopes Folorunsho will be limited to defense the rest of the way but thinks playing on the other side of the ball was a good lesson.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Events include an 18-hole scramble, beginner’s lessons, trophies, prizes and more.

— John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of lesson

Noun

In light of the Brooks injury news, the Panthers hosted veteran running back Austin Ekeler for a workout Wednesday.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
The decision comes a few months after Pearce, who helped lead Emory to last season’s national title game, attended a predraft workout (no contract or payment involved) with the Washington Wizards.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

The category has grown fast, driven by people looking for less mess, less plastic and a simpler laundry routine.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Everyday routines depend on maps, banking, tickets, transit, rideshare and messaging, and completely disconnecting remains impractical for most people.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

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