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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
Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Every month, the bank refreshes its analyst focus list, which includes top ideas from JPMorgan analysts aligned with growth, income, value and short investment strategies.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 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
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Every month, the bank refreshes its analyst focus list, which includes top ideas from JPMorgan analysts aligned with growth, income, value and short investment strategies.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 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
Verb
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As your ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone during menopause, the treatment restores hormone levels with artificial hormones.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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The title restores the original game, down to the pixel, including the return of seven of the eight NFL legends that appeared in the first game.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Over time this eats away at your confidence and cause even the most talented and ambitious of entrepreneurs to play small rather than expand.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what Wright eats, and suggests to others, for a long and healthy life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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By injecting concentrated algae into soil through local irrigation systems, the company revives barren land into fertile ground.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Why are 'Big Brother' live feeds down?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each refusal feeds the dance, giving it a tragic dimension.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and devastating weapons in the Marvel universe.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Blakespear’s bill renews a tax exclusion that prevents the cost of solar panels and storage from being added to a building’s value when it’s assessed for property taxes through 2031.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
18 Aug. 2025
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One is playwright and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, who renews this classic through her frank and dynamic voice, with incendiary results.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 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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“Refreshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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