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 non-coffee drinks, the dragon fruit and strawberry acai refreshers are two of their best sellers.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Haraz Coffee House menu includes traditional and espresso drinks, coffee and iced refreshers, along with a variety of food items, such as pastries, croissants and cheesecakes.
—Evan Moore
november 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
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
Dunkin' Donuts refreshers contain a large amount of sugar and carbohydrates.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Regular refreshers reinforce expectations, promote adoption and ensure gaps in usage aren’t due to lack of knowledge.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Haraz Coffee House menu includes traditional and espresso drinks, coffee and iced refreshers, along with a variety of food items, such as pastries, croissants and cheesecakes.
—Evan Moore
november 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
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
Dunkin' Donuts refreshers contain a large amount of sugar and carbohydrates.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Regular refreshers reinforce expectations, promote adoption and ensure gaps in usage aren’t due to lack of knowledge.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshers
Noun
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These exercises are key to a long health span as well as lifespan.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Players use it for precision drills and reaction training.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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She’s been practicing in London, really only doing static drills, to be out on the practice court and moving and playing games.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These trainings prepare immigrant workers and everyday people to safely intervene, document abuses, accompany community members, and protect one another when ICE is present.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Connecticut Human Anti-trafficking Response Team conducts trainings to educate professionals, law enforcement and communities about the signs of trafficking.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My weekly self-care routine includes three workouts, daily silent meditation and prayer, reading, and free writing.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 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
Noun
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There are lessons to be learned.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Solar storms and background cosmic radiation could pose significant risks to settlers, and lessons from this mission could help NASA protect human crews who may eventually spend time there.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The headset provides real-time feedback based on brain activity, allowing users to adjust their play or training routines accordingly.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Comfort and familiarity are also gaining importance, with guests bringing routines along and seeking experiences that feel both relaxing and enriching.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a recent Instagram post, Kardashian laughed off negative reviews of the show, which also stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts and Glenn Close, has been receiving from fans.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The applicant team planned to set aside some of the lot for public use, but as part of local planning groups’ reviews of the project, neighbors and community volunteers expressed the desire for more.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Refreshers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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