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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 screen shines at an impressive 516 nits in our tests, beating Apple’s own 500-nit claim, and refreshes at a standard 60Hz.
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Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The list refreshes every 15 minutes and is growing hour by hour.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
On Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, winter storms arrive with remarkable regularity, delivering light, dry snowfall that refreshes the mountain again and again throughout the season.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Hill, good old-fashioned sunlight naturally kills bacteria, refreshes items, and whitens fabrics.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The list refreshes every 15 minutes and is growing hour by hour.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
On Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, winter storms arrive with remarkable regularity, delivering light, dry snowfall that refreshes the mountain again and again throughout the season.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Hill, good old-fashioned sunlight naturally kills bacteria, refreshes items, and whitens fabrics.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshes
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During deep sleep, the brain consolidates memories, restores its ability to learn and processes emotions.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Amador hopes the president restores ties with Taiwan for the benefit of the 330 shrimp farming companies that are still operating.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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This ultra-slim robot features a staggering 22,000Pa of HyperForce suction and a zero-tangling design that eats pet hair for breakfast.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Still, the Magic loved Bane’s competitive spirit and refusal to play nice in a league that eats the meek for breakfast.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Directed by longtime collaborators Andy Morahan and David Austin, the project revives a concert film that had remained largely unseen for decades.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian officials have denied the accusations, saying the pipeline, which feeds refineries in Hungary and Slovakia, was hit in a Russian drone attack.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Engagement often feeds on outrage or shock.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The old-school charm inside the small restaurant recreates the feeling of dining in your grandmother’s kitchen, with bentwood chairs, mismatched dishes and big platters of rib-sticking dishes being passed around crowded tables.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a studio in Accra, Perfectual Linnan, a fashion designer and founder of Roots by Linnan, recreates the fugu fabric into jackets, trousers and tops designed for everyday wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which lets enrollees spread costs into monthly installments rather than paying in full at the pharmacy, now automatically renews for 2026 unless the enrollee opts out.—
Allison Palmer
March 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Venus cooperating with Jupiter renews your confidence in your skills.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Murphy plans to expand the menu as the former Test Kitchen space renovates through the first half of 2026.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Feb. 2026
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The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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