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 The Mielle Organics Kalahari Melon and Aloe Vera Leave-in Conditioner detangles, hydrates, and refreshes hair all at once. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 The screen refreshes at anywhere between 30Hz and 120Hz, thanks to variable refresh support. — John Loeffler, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshes
  1. restores
  2. eats
  3. revives
  4. feeds
  5. recreates
  6. renews
  7. renovates
Verb
  • The one legal exception to this permanent rollback is if the governor personally restores an individual’s right to vote.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
  • Symbolically, the death of Husayn represents the shattering of the world, and Arbaeen restores it.
    — Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The research shows that heat can reduce how much someone eats in one sitting.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of eats
Verb
  • Continue reading … VIRUS RECKONING — COVID fury explodes as Fauci hearing revives 'insane' lockdown nightmare tales.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Storm on Sesame Street also revives a theme the franchise has tackled before.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • Social media feeds full of hiking content and glorious views have contributed to a growing interest in the outdoors among young adults.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
  • In the coming months, as the 2026-27 NHL and NBA seasons get under way, DAZN will start to incorporate the networks’ linear feeds and on-demand programming.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Definition of feeds
Verb
  • The spellbinding settings and cutting-edge attractions are complemented by bespoke merchandise which recreates the outlandish objects found in the films.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Tropical Islands recreates a balmy paradise in an old airship hangar about an hour from Berlin.
    — Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • Organizations create long-term resilience by connecting hiring, learning, leadership development, internal mobility and knowledge sharing into a system that continuously creates, renews and retains organizational capability.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Overall, Academy board members may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of renews
Verb
  • Hartford resident Annette Gaynor, the owner of a business that renovates housing, has lived in the city for four decades, now owning a two-family house in the Blue Hills neighborhood.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The organization now also renovates multi-bedroom homes for families experiencing homelessness.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of renovates

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