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
Let this watch guide serve as your refresher for the 2026 season.
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Houser recommends a quick nightly spritz of a fabric and air refresher to neutralize odors instead of trying to mask them, in order to prevent them from setting in overnight.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The administration argues that the delay removes compliance burdens while allowing proper review of whether the specific provisions—including airline liability, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare reimbursements—are justified and appropriately calibrated.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Shy of an hour into the show, Nicole Kidman made it to the stage side bar during a commercial break along with many others, clearly ready for a refresher.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Houser recommends a quick nightly spritz of a fabric and air refresher to neutralize odors instead of trying to mask them, in order to prevent them from setting in overnight.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The administration argues that the delay removes compliance burdens while allowing proper review of whether the specific provisions—including airline liability, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare reimbursements—are justified and appropriately calibrated.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Shy of an hour into the show, Nicole Kidman made it to the stage side bar during a commercial break along with many others, clearly ready for a refresher.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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Both bills would establish teacher training academies focused on the science of reading so educators could earn an early literacy micro-credential.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
26 Mar. 2026
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The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Carly Neil,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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This configuration is even better than our review unit, with both the RAM and storage doubled, as well as a 14th generation Intel Core i5 processor.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Turner added that the conditions Kaiko was in were the direct result of backyard breeding practices that prioritize profit over animal welfare.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Cheli participates in open practice Sophomore guard Morgan Cheli was running on the court and participating in shooting drills with the Huskies during their open practice period Friday, marking the first time this season she’s been active during a public practice or game.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Roughly 30 Oak Ridge students, who were provided lunch and some team swag by the Magic, got to join Carter on the court for various basketball drills after the ceremony.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The exercise started in spring 2023 as Phelps grew frustrated with the reality that students were using generative AI and online translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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If exercise is your #1 reason for picking up a wearable, the Fitbit Charge 6 is going to rock your world with a 25% discount.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alyson Stoner, a former child actor who starred in movies like Cheaper by the Dozen, discussed her experience with child fame, including her face being superimposed on pornography and stalkers showing up during one of her dance lessons.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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Likewise, the festive Seder comes to teach many lessons about labor and reward.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this year, a lower back muscle spasm from a workout forced him to withdraw from The Arnold Palmer Invitational and raised concerns over his participating in The Players Championship.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chinander said scouts were impressed with Fely’s three-cone and short shuttle workouts, but those times were not provided to the media.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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This will help improve the overall effectiveness, since your skin can better absorb the product (the same goes for all of the other formulas in your routine).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ten-part series will see Wahlberg putting some of the world’s biggest digital creators through his famous workout routine at his home gym while also holding candid conversations.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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