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
Officers were ordered to take a refresher training on stopping suicides via computer.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
As a quick refresher, here are the two possible outcomes.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Hoping to rival such metro chains like 7 Brew, Scooter’s and Dutch Bros, 151 Coffee sells energy drinks, refreshers, smoothies and coffee drinks.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
As a quick refresher, here are the two possible outcomes.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Hoping to rival such metro chains like 7 Brew, Scooter’s and Dutch Bros, 151 Coffee sells energy drinks, refreshers, smoothies and coffee drinks.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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Stafford, a 17-year pro, has yet to participate in a team practice at training camp because of a back ailment, with the Sept. 7 season-opener against the visiting Houston Texans coming fast for L.A.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Miami, which could use one more backup in its power rotation, could opt to fill the 15th spot before training camp or sometime early in the season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That means even comprehensive plans and zoning updates already adopted in the past year — after significant public input and review — are now vulnerable to legal challenge.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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The designer put her own nuanced spin on American sportswear archetypes, per Emily Mercer’s review of the collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their report scrutinized the foundation’s financial practices, particularly its practice of taking a hefty cut of the donations made to student clubs to pay for general funds and foundation administrative costs.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Carolina will host the Browns for a joint practice before playing Cleveland on Friday in the preseason opener at Bank of America Stadium.—
Mike Kaye
August 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately that all changed during a routine blocking drill on a sizzling day in Southern California.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But those lessons created the best developer tooling, auditing practices, and frameworks in the space.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those collective answers echoed the roundtable’s core lesson: representation sparks ambition, mentorship converts ambition into craft, and resilience turns obstacles into momentum.—
Cynthia Reason,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The take-home message isn’t that exercise doesn’t matter.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The right exercise for you depends on your age, health, fitness level, and preference.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trust us, the right workout leggings can make or break a run.—
Joana Ariza,
Glamour,
15 Aug. 2025
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These days, Lugo specializes in hormonal health training for women over 30, sharing advice and workout tips to an Instagram audience of nearly 700,000.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While maintaining a strict cleansing and conditioning regimen is recommended, a nourishing scalp scrub seamlessly elevates your wash day routine with a deep clean.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2025
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This is one reason why people use coconut oil as part of their skin and oral care routines. 5.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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