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 Cocktails include a mimosa, Baja Blast refresher, baja margarita, tequila sunrise, Bloody Mary and a lemon drop. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Crew members must complete a rigorous training program and participate in an annual physical work capacity test and wildfire refresher training, according to officials. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Use our refresher on indirect grilling, then discover how to grill indirectly using gas as your fuel. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 Here’s your pre-match refresher with broadcast listings, players to watch for and head-to-head history. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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Noun

Smith was not authorized to do such training, Swinehart alleges.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Young and Keels remain options for Heat training camp invites or two-way deals, while Conwell has a three-year standard contract.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of training

Noun

On top of that, Darline Graham faces a review of her eligibility to run for the seat by a state county GOP chairman.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Rubio, meanwhile, came out of the deal with positive reviews from the pro-Israel crowd, who viewed his silence as disapproving of the concessions made in the deal.

— Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of review

Noun

The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on what’s known as birth tourism, the practice of traveling to another country, so a child is born there.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
He was paired with a more experienced colleague and learned through instruction and hands-on practice how to care for pines and azaleas, mainly using a hand-pruning technique essential for the Imperial Palace and villas.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of practice

Noun

Throughout its duration, Agbaji rotated between training stations as campers ages 8-18 ran through drills focused on skills, teamwork and leadership.

— Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Construction trucks lined the sides of streets as workers with drills and hammers completed luxury homes in the massive development on the lake’s northern shore.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of drill

Noun

In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
During the exercise, crews loaded 500-pound BDU-50 and 2,000-pound BDU-56 practice bombs onto the aircraft before releasing them over the Mountain Home bombing range.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of exercise

Noun

For an investor weighing a bottom-tier ESG rating against a valuation near $2 trillion, the lesson is not to average the letter grade against the stock price.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The 15th edition of the initiative in partnership with GdA will see the filmmakers share career lessons in on-stage conversations.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of lesson

Noun

Once you’re finished, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer and avoid hot showers, tight clothing, and intense workouts for several hours if your skin feels irritated.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Winning is his priority, with Antetokounmpo getting in a workout with Heat coaches on Thursday before his press conference.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

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