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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For those readers who weren’t alive at the time of the Tiananmen Square massacre (or need a refresher), in the spring of 1989, university students began camping out and protesting in Tiananmen Square, the central square in Beijing, China’s capital.
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Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Need a refresher on who's who at Sacred Heart?
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Need a refresher about 3I/ATLAS?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August).
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Need a refresher on who's who at Sacred Heart?
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
Need a refresher about 3I/ATLAS?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August).
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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While the Leafs pumped Hildeby’s tires leading into this season — and it was deserved after a great training camp — his appearance Saturday marked his first in the NHL this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some 65% of the nonprofit’s most server-straining traffic now comes from bots, some of which scrape the site to feed into chatbots for training.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The PolyU team conducted a detailed review of TSC performance, analysing how to translate lab success into real-world durability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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But the nation's approximately 232 million people are split near evenly between Muslims and Christians, with smaller percentages following other practices, including indigenous beliefs.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This practice had its own history, another tributary to the overshoot conjuncture that weighed heavily on its future course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Following Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, China conducted live-fire military drills in response.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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These simple drills require no equipment and are effective for anyone — weekend warriors and elite athletes alike.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These elements may help support consistency and improve the overall exercise experience over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In his second act, writing has become a way to continue to be relevant and share his experiences and life lessons.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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That’s a great lesson for coaches.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her fitness DVDs remain the home workouts in history, according to Red Seat.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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By combining clear visuals, immersive sound, and interactive features, the AEKE K1 aims to make workouts feel more engaging and focused.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Your best bet for starting a routine that sticks?—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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