as in restorative
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
the cool wind off the ocean is refreshing on such a hot day
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as in restoring
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 eating
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 refreshing
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Unsurprisingly, nothing much is new here, but the chemistry between the two leads is somewhat refreshing, and Schuster-Koloamatangi in particular brings an unexpected amount of personality to what could have been a simple make-up job.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has big discounts on fitness essentials perfect for building or refreshing your home gym.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Their twist on candy cane ice cream is refreshing, a little punchy, and sprinkled with peppermint candy for a little festive flair.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Unsurprisingly, nothing much is new here, but the chemistry between the two leads is somewhat refreshing, and Schuster-Koloamatangi in particular brings an unexpected amount of personality to what could have been a simple make-up job.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Running multiple browser tabs or manually refreshing the Magic Key sales page could boot you from the virtual waiting room.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has big discounts on fitness essentials perfect for building or refreshing your home gym.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
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If successful, this productive force— supposed to be restorative, in at least some visions—would grow up in symbiosis with primitive fossil capital.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, could revolutionize preventive and restorative dental care.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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And so, with Carol intent on restoring what once was, the fate of mankind rests in the hands of someone who doesn’t seem to like people all that much.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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While about 10% of adults worldwide report bloating, fatigue or gut pain after eating foods containing gluten, only 16% to 30% of those cases show true gluten-specific reactions, the paper found.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While that helps some of us love and others loathe tastes like super-dark chocolate or black coffee, the evolutionary purpose of these receptors is to keep us from eating things that could harm or kill us.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Biden was even less enthusiastic about reviving international economic institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The latest beat-and-raise quarter from Danaher is reviving Wall Street's hopes for the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Another holiday menu will be offered at its fine-dining Watertable restaurant.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Bolla Armchair offers deep seating and generous cushions for long-lasting comfort, while the more compact Bolla Chair provides versatile use in smaller spaces like dining rooms or home offices.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, matcha’s high levels of L-theanine, a calming amino acid, help balance caffeine’s stimulating effects.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the show, the costumes were designed in collaboration with Vivian Westwood, recreating Cher’s tweed look, and Tom Brown designed Dionne’s outfit, as the original costumes are gone.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fast forward 100 years, and to mark the anniversary of the honeymoon adventure, Mercedes-Maybach PR had the idea of recreating, at least in part, the trans-Alpine adventure.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Throughout those seasons, Benedict was the aloof middle brother, too busy drinking too much and partaking in gender-indiscriminate dalliances to want to settle down.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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Here, the love planet is in its fullest expression when partaking in acts of service and prioritizing quality over quantity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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