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
For beverages, Panera is expanding its cold coffee and refreshers platform with new Frozen Javas and Café Blend Iced Coffees in flavors like Snickerdoodle, Hazelnut Mocha, and Rocky Road.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Like many fast-food restaurants, KFC is also expanding its range of drink options to include boba refreshers, sparkling lemonades and iced coffees under a new sub-brand called Kwench by KFC.
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Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Beer cocktails elevate backyard brews to refreshers special enough for a get-together.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Trendy sips include refreshers, cold coffees and dirty sodas.
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Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The buckets can be filled with iced coffee or refreshers and are fully customizable — customers can choose their preferred flavors and sweetness.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
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Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Beginning May 6, three refreshers will be added to US menus, in flavors like Strawberry Watermelon and Mango Pineapple.
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Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
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ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Like many fast-food restaurants, KFC is also expanding its range of drink options to include boba refreshers, sparkling lemonades and iced coffees under a new sub-brand called Kwench by KFC.
—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Beer cocktails elevate backyard brews to refreshers special enough for a get-together.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Trendy sips include refreshers, cold coffees and dirty sodas.
—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
10 June 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
Beginning May 6, three refreshers will be added to US menus, in flavors like Strawberry Watermelon and Mango Pineapple.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshers
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The Associated Press reported that the remains of two Army soldiers who went missing while off duty from military exercises in Morocco were recovered in May.
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Laurie Thames Pace, who shared the protest poster online Thursday, has been director of group exercises for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte since 2017, her bio shows on Facebook.
Noun
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Not organized practice, not drills, just playing with their friends.
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The series of exercises could also include impromptu ones in the future, including real-time responses to Chinese military drills.
Noun
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Today, Mina said, OPD and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conduct active shooter trainings annually, far more frequently than prior to Pulse.
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To prepare for the potential need, members of the firing squad will conduct at least quarterly trainings and execution rehearsals with IDOC rifles, the document details.
Noun
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While most meditation practices ask you to stay mentally engaged, NSDR asks you to follow along, let go, and remain passive throughout the exercise.
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As children spend more time at home during summer break, experts want parents to be mindful of proper gun storage and safety practices to keep their families safe.
Noun
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G4Free is an Amazon activewear brand that specializes in activewear as a lifestyle, with pieces that are elevated enough to wear to the office (yes, some of the yoga pants actually look like trousers) and comfortable enough for long travel days, commutes, and sweaty workouts alike.
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Many of my clients sacrifice their workouts and self-care the minute things intensify at work.
Noun
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Though parents would have the option to opt their children out of some of the required teachings, Clark said, missing lessons could impact students’ test scores.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share lessons larger engineering organizations can take from small development teams and why doing so can make a meaningful positive difference.
Noun
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus sharpens when routines stay simple.
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Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus.
Noun
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For the first time with its Expedition and Navigator launches, suppliers and employees from engineering, manufacturing and supply chain were all in the same room to observe parts and do reviews on vehicles before production started.
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The official critic reviews for the film have been considerably more negative, with the film averaging 59 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
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