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
At Gotcha Match, customers will find more than a dozen matcha creations alongside chai lattes, espresso, refreshers and hot tea.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 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
Where to Eat Breakfast Coffee lovers will want to fuel up for a day exploring Coconut Creek at Cali Coffee, a South Florida drive-thru coffee chain known for its frozen drinks, refreshers, shakes, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Most dessert menu items cost between $4 to $8, while the drink menu — featuring coffees, iced drinks, teas and refreshers — runs between $3 to $7.
—Jason Dill
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Panera Bread is testing frescas and energy refreshers in select bakery-cafés.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The festival has something for everyone this year, including a new family camp area where parents and kids can play games and earn merit badges and a new sober space serving nonalcoholic refreshers.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 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
Where to Eat Breakfast Coffee lovers will want to fuel up for a day exploring Coconut Creek at Cali Coffee, a South Florida drive-thru coffee chain known for its frozen drinks, refreshers, shakes, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Most dessert menu items cost between $4 to $8, while the drink menu — featuring coffees, iced drinks, teas and refreshers — runs between $3 to $7.
—Jason Dill
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Panera Bread is testing frescas and energy refreshers in select bakery-cafés.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The festival has something for everyone this year, including a new family camp area where parents and kids can play games and earn merit badges and a new sober space serving nonalcoholic refreshers.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshers
Noun
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Both exercises work the muscles of the lower body—namely, the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hip stabilizers, and core, Higgins said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bauer has been a teacher for 25 years, a period that has included a rise of school shootings and the drills that have become common to protect against them.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lee and Shane Robinson, one of the new coaches under Vitello, coached outfield drills while Adames and Jae-Gyun Hwang, a former Giant, conducted infield drills.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Huy Tran is the executive director of Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), an organization with offices in San José and Fresno that offers legal aid, trainings and leadership development to immigrant communities.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere in the state, the Dallas Zoo reportedly plans to bring many of its animals indoors and to ramp up enrichment activities like caretaker trainings, food puzzles and nature sounds.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her practices all week, Glenn said, have been great.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Get 30 servings to last a full month of workouts — great for consistent users who train four to five times a week.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plus, next week workouts for pitchers and catchers begin, and Opening Day isn’t for nearly another two months.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Venus’s lessons for exoplanets.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there are good energies available to assist you, there are also challenging energies that could function as tests or lessons.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 When emotions shift, routines need flexibility.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 When emotions shift, routines need flexibility.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Early reviews of the hunt show that active hunters had a success rate of about 50 percent, Young said.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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With over 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, Darn Tough Socks feature high-quality materials and exceptional cushioning for all-day comfort on the trails.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Refreshers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshers. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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