refreshers

plural of refresher
as in exercises
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 Over their lifetime, soda consumption has dropped dramatically from its peak in 1998, reusable water bottles have become a staple accessory, and a plethora of new drinks like refreshers and dirty soda have gone mainstream. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026 The buckets can be filled with iced coffee or refreshers and are fully customizable — customers can choose their preferred flavors and sweetness. Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 May 2026 The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees. Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Confused about what refreshers are? Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026 The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees. ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026 And while Edwards has seen every coverage and approach a team can toss his direction, refreshers are required for maximum output. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshers
Noun
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • China has held major military exercises near the island.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Pochettino speaks to players after drills at Orange County Great Park on Monday.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Then there were climate catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina, the normalization of active shooter drills at their schools and a worldwide pandemic.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • But there have been increases in virtual trainings, including a recent session with KC Blueprint, a coalition focused on reducing violence in the city, which focused on cross-cultural awareness for international visitors for the World Cup.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
  • There should be trainings at your school on how to deal with agitated students and hostile situations.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • In business, this manifests as predatory practices that destroy broader value.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • But more awareness and better practices didn’t stop McAfee’s customers from continuing to get sick — in 2007, and 2011, and 2012, and 2016 — and the farm had to issue recalls more than half a dozen times after pathogens were found in its products.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Fleck later complimented the way Lindsey was attacking summer workouts.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
  • Why People Love It Besides the challenging, fun, time-efficient workouts, people enjoy F45 for the community.
    Colleen Murphy, Health, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Carissa Rice, field educational coordinator for the Laguna Ocean Foundation, was in Laguna Beach on Wednesday with about 50 children from Fullerton to give lessons on the beach.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
  • Larimer County Conservation Corps Volunteers removed dead trees, invasive species and other fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, applying lessons learned from Larimer County's recovery efforts.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Tidy home systems, and let calm routines support freedom beautifully.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
  • Many small colleges were designed for a more stable environment where academic programs, governance routines and operating assumptions could change gradually.
    Christopher Washington, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
  • We were armed with roughly 500,000 support and sales conversations, 7,000 customer reviews, 1,500 survey responses, 1,200 social comments and 1,400 grant applications, but those insights were in different tools and departments.
    Polina Beletskaya, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

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