refreshes

verb

present tense third-person singular of refresh
1
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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2
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 Clear 0-00 Gloss, which refreshes color without additional lift. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026 The smash will almost certainly add to that sum in a few days when Billboard refreshes its rosters. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Your 4th House of Home and Family refreshes as the New Moon encourages gentle improvements that protect comfort and support your sensitive system. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026 Lingo refreshes every minute and lasts up to 14 days. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Add Compost Annually An annual application of compost in spring or fall refreshes the health and nutrient load of garden beds and improves soil structure over time. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 May 2026 The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026 The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshes
  1. restores
  2. eats
  3. revives
  4. feeds
  5. recreates
  6. renews
  7. renovates
Verb
  • Paul Breitner, West Germany vs Italy, 1982 All in vain, but Breitner restores some German pride with a tidy, low volley on the turn after Italy fail to clear a corner.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Kansas Appleseed, Loud Light and the Disability Rights Center of Kansas sued over the repeal of the grace period and Douglas County District Court Judge Carl Folsom granted an injunction that halts the new law and restores the grace period.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • Also new are the property’s five food and beverage outlets, offering drinks and eats that range from a craft beer taproom and ice cream shop to gourmet tacos, Asian stir fry and Costa Rican cuisine.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Enjoy a glass or bottle of wine and delicious eats from local food truck Sazón Latin Kitchen.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of eats
Verb
  • The latest attacks on Iran come as the United States revives its blockade of Iranian shipping as the two sides vie to control the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The disaster revives memories of previous nightclub fires in Thailand, including deadly blazes in 2009 and 2022, and raises fresh questions about enforcement of safety standards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • Hedge funds and other Wall Street firms use low-latency feeds to gain an edge on market-moving information posted on social networks.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of feeds
Verb
  • The video also recreates the viral promotional photo of all seven members standing in front of a row of toilets with their backs to the camera, bringing the song’s tabloid-style campaign full circle.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Shawn recreates situations that resonate with just about anyone, giving his content broad appeal.
    — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • Beshear renews push for transparency Bipartisan concern has sparked calls for transparency, including from Beshear, who is calling on the senator to speak publicly about his condition.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • If an agent books the wrong trip, buys counterfeit goods, renews the wrong subscription, or sends money to a fraudulent service provider, the defining question will not be whether the system worked as designed.
    — Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of renews
Verb
  • The organization now also renovates multi-bedroom homes for families experiencing homelessness.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of renovates

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