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 menu was kind of overwhelming, with dozens of options for coffee, energy infusions, dirty sodas, blenders, teas, sparkling sodas, refreshers and smoothies.
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Regular reinforcement through short, frequent refreshers helps embed secure behaviors more effectively than annual sessions.
—Saakshar Duggal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But his allegations that GardaWorld employees did not complete annual refresher training were allowed to go forward.
—Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Those with upcoming travel plans may want a refresher on TSA guidelines to avoid any airport slowdowns ahead of a flight.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Regular reinforcement through short, frequent refreshers helps embed secure behaviors more effectively than annual sessions.
—Saakshar Duggal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But his allegations that GardaWorld employees did not complete annual refresher training were allowed to go forward.
—Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Those with upcoming travel plans may want a refresher on TSA guidelines to avoid any airport slowdowns ahead of a flight.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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And unlike Michelle King, the acting agency chief at the time, Dudek was willing to speed up the new-hire training process to give DOGE access to virtually all of the SSA’s databases.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Apple’s repair staff in the European Union were required to complete training for the tech by the end of last week, suggesting some markets may be about to move over.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When Little Lake Lodge was built in 1994, any home with more than 15,000 square feet of livable space had to undergo a special review, according to a report by Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's Broker Tim Estin.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jacqueline Reckling thinks there should be a review of cases from that time, as well as the protocols that allowed Hartig to stay on the bench with her mental capacity in question.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, the value of the Dallas Cowboys excludes The Star, the team's 91-acre headquarters, practice facility and commercial real estate.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday night gave them plenty of practice at what that looks like, leaving behind a message after yet another loss that has been echoed too often during this flummoxing stretch.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What To Know The participating countries conducted the drills on Tuesday and Wednesday inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), off the west coast of Zambales province on the main island of Luzon, according to a statement from the Philippine military.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Dermish launched businesses to support the industry, offering everything from guards for drill sites to housing for oil field workers.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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There was a level of anticipation at the start of Wolves’ summer, thanks to an influx of transfer cash and some signals that Fosun, the club’s owners, had learned lessons from previous windows.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Benefits include access to advance booking on courts, no booking fees for padel, $1,000 worth of merchandise, discounts on lessons, clinics, tournaments and leagues.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, not all research has come to the same conclusion here, and the effects and benefits may vary according to the regularity of exposure, type of exercise, or between athletes and average Joes.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Internal carbon pricing can range from a purely hypothetical accounting exercise to actual spending on in-house carbon credits, the proceeds from which go into a fund tapped for carbon-cutting activities like energy efficiency upgrades or building onsite renewables.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some nationwide fitness studios have built their brand entirely on the idea of hot offerings, claiming a more intense workout plus detoxification, cardiovascular, weight loss, and muscle benefits.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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This tiny porcupine was born with weak hind legs, but with bottle feeds and daily workouts, his comeback is spike-tacular!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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His illness has limited him to light catch play over the past few days, and the shift in plans meant some slight alterations to his routine, which Ireton ran through with club security.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Afterall, your beauty routine should grow with you—just like confidence, wisdom, and self-love.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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