refresher

noun

Definition of refreshernext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
  1. training
  2. review
  3. practice
  4. drill
  5. exercise
  6. lesson
  7. workout
  8. routine
Noun
  • Its Crafting Academy offers training in five areas and 35 skills.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Police training regimens are steeped in cognitive strategies.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Nick Harris offers a photo and video review of how the field looks.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • The measure would end the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks observed across most of the nation since the 1960s.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Their bye week consisted of wild-card watch parties, batting practice, live pitching — from a long list of arms on Wednesday, especially — and an open workout Thursday that culminated in a scrimmage.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • Nevertheless, seeing Barkov fall to the ice only conjured memories of last year’s training camp, when the top-line center crumbled down following a noncontract drill just a half hour into his first on-ice session.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Between team meetings and warm-up drills, the Truitts would sit down for 10 minutes to review their game plan.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • How did researchers go about identifying the effect of exercise versus napping?
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This week, by contrast, has been an exercise in shallow bonhomie.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • But one of her clearest lessons came over lunch with Warren Buffett.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Consequently, we are left with questions rather than lessons learned.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of lesson
Noun
  • Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Attempting to pedal across the water was quite amusing and also a fantastic leg workout.
    — ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • Mercury in your 9th House squares Mars in your 6th, making schedules, chores, work, or health routines feel especially restrictive when your mind wants to explore something larger.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Weekends are for competing and the beach, for spending time with friends and climbing through brief windows of freedom in a life otherwise built on routine.
    — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of routine

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