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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 refreshers
And while Edwards has seen every coverage and approach a team can toss his direction, refreshers are required for maximum output.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Laid-back mountain towns make for quick resupply, and dips in the cold, clear waters of Lake Tahoe are instant refreshers.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Traditional coffee, loose-leaf tea and refreshers are also on the menu alongside a few pastries.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Dunkin’ has officially launched new Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam to flavor espresso, cloud latte, iced coffee, matcha, refreshers, or almost any other drink in unique ways.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Dunkin’s new Protein Milk selections allow customers to add 15 grams of protein to any beverage that includes a milk or non-dairy base, such as coffees, lattes, matcha and refreshers.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Around midafternoon, after refreshers on tech rescue, land navigation, and tracking, the BUSARs loaded into vehicles and were driven a couple of miles away.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
For non-coffee drinks, the dragon fruit and strawberry acai refreshers are two of their best sellers.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Laid-back mountain towns make for quick resupply, and dips in the cold, clear waters of Lake Tahoe are instant refreshers.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Traditional coffee, loose-leaf tea and refreshers are also on the menu alongside a few pastries.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Dunkin’ has officially launched new Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam to flavor espresso, cloud latte, iced coffee, matcha, refreshers, or almost any other drink in unique ways.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Dunkin’s new Protein Milk selections allow customers to add 15 grams of protein to any beverage that includes a milk or non-dairy base, such as coffees, lattes, matcha and refreshers.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Around midafternoon, after refreshers on tech rescue, land navigation, and tracking, the BUSARs loaded into vehicles and were driven a couple of miles away.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
For non-coffee drinks, the dragon fruit and strawberry acai refreshers are two of their best sellers.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshers
Noun
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Rivera was able to complete 10 out of the 14 exercises without quitting, impressing the Father Stu star.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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As falls experts, physical and occupational therapists are uniquely trained to assess each person’s fall risk and develop a plan to help improve their mobility with balance training, strength exercises, and other interventions far before a fall occurs.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Multiple coaches, including Chesney, got involved during drills, giving advice and encouraging players.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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That intensity carried over into tacking drills, with cornerback Dante Lovett showcasing his physicality a handful of times.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities identified the suspect as Ikner, an FSU student majoring in political science, who previously attended trainings held by the sheriff's office and was a member of its youth advisory council.—
Jeff Burlew,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nataly Degante and Mayra Vargas, who graduated in 2023, have begun working as preceptors — practitioners who supervise interns or students during clinical trainings — at organizations in Los Angeles.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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This refers to mindful practices.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As players go through offseason workouts, the Dolphins’ brass also has the draft on its hands next week.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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But right now, talk about voluntary workouts and the camaraderie in the defensive meeting rooms is just burying the lede.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The schools will also have a longer school year that stretches further into the summer, student-teachers training to become full-time educators, support staff for teachers during lessons and group instruction, and higher pay for teachers.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Families of the district’s more than 390,000 students are reeling with the prospect of life routines thrown into days of uncertainty.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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So don't forget to eat right, exercise and maintain beneficial routines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vacation bottled up the cult-favorite scent of their body SPF into a best-selling airy eau de toilette—and best-selling isn’t an understatement, with 38K glowing Amazon reviews.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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These slip-ons have more than 1,700 five-star reviews—with many shoppers praising them for their surprising amount of arch support.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Refreshers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshers. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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