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as in restores
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun
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as in eats
to take a meal
we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing
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Recent Examples of refreshes
The fruit and herb-forward formula refreshes strands thoroughly without stripping natural moisture, leaving hair soft, bouncy, and full of life.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Calvin Klein Eyewear has unveiled new sunglasses and optical styles for fall 2025, with standout styles from the assortment featuring the CK emblem — a new logo treatment that refreshes the brand’s iconic monogram.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Nike shares will do well as the athletic apparel brand refreshes its product offerings and organizational structure, RBC told clients on Thursday.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
When Billboard refreshes its charts again, rock band Deftones will likely score another big win on a number of albums rankings.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The auto-cleaning cycle refreshes the machine in just 15 minutes for fast and easy maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
At the time the former aquarium closed in 2019, the park offered little explanation as to why, other than to say that SeaWorld regularly refreshes different areas of its park.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Calvin Klein Eyewear has unveiled new sunglasses and optical styles for fall 2025, with standout styles from the assortment featuring the CK emblem — a new logo treatment that refreshes the brand’s iconic monogram.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Nike shares will do well as the athletic apparel brand refreshes its product offerings and organizational structure, RBC told clients on Thursday.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
When Billboard refreshes its charts again, rock band Deftones will likely score another big win on a number of albums rankings.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The auto-cleaning cycle refreshes the machine in just 15 minutes for fast and easy maintenance.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
At the time the former aquarium closed in 2019, the park offered little explanation as to why, other than to say that SeaWorld regularly refreshes different areas of its park.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshes
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Trump looks like Netanyahu blindsided him, Netanyahu is forced to apologize, and Qatar restores Israel to its lukewarm graces.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amid unfamiliar streets and uncertain days, the two form a deep friendship that restores their strength to imagine a future of their own.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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This eats like a parfait—everything is all together in one perfect bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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When a dog eats xylitol, its blood sugar may first rise too high, then drop dangerously low.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s new proposal revives the concept, but with an even higher financial threshold for employers.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tickets for the event are $10 per person, with proceeds benefitting Sauce Milwaukee, a nonprofit that feeds the hungry by delivering homemade meals by bicycle.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The enzyme feeds the strand through the nanopore with a ratcheting motion, base by base.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The discovery renews scrutiny of Bolton’s handling of sensitive national security information and echoes long-standing concerns first raised during a contentious legal battle over his 2020 memoir.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ambition rooted in personal purpose renews itself.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
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