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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Among its many refreshing outdoor luxuries are a 60-foot lap pool and a full-size tennis court amid bucolic grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Aside from layoffs and cost-cutting, Adamolekun also plans to give Red Lobster a facelift by improving the restaurant’s ambiance, refreshing its menu, and remodeling its restaurants.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Dinner continued with a refreshing coconut milk ceviche with apple, grapefruit, and hearts of palm, followed by decadent courses of short ribs and sea bass, with tropical desserts to cap it off.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Among its many refreshing outdoor luxuries are a 60-foot lap pool and a full-size tennis court amid bucolic grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Then, refreshing the water and flower food every two days can extend the life of your roses.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Aside from layoffs and cost-cutting, Adamolekun also plans to give Red Lobster a facelift by improving the restaurant’s ambiance, refreshing its menu, and remodeling its restaurants.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
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And after a long day of trekking, there’s nothing so restorative as a dip in the opulent bathtub, fringed by bricks of pink salt from Pakistan, while gazing out at the Nilgiri glowing ethereally in the dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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When you’re all skied out, drive out to Valle Crucis for a restorative afternoon at River Birch Nordic Sauna.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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But even temporarily restoring blood flow after death has raised ethical questions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Smith’s bill would bar trade secret designations for any financial information used in the calculation or justification of insurance rates, restoring the previously public nature of the rate-setting process.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The eighth grader stopped eating after finding a worm in her food, family members said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Such a partial bypass of the hydropower turbines delivers water cold enough to keep non-native bass from breeding and then eating threatened humpback chubs.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Dell has now reversed that decision, reviving the XPS brand and shifting focus to expand the PC business's customer base and profit.—
Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Just like Rolex, grocery giant Whole Foods Market is also reviving artisan apprenticeships.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The sleek kitchen has dining space for eight, so there’s room to serve up all of the burgers Shane accidentally cooks without needing to halve the recipe.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sofía Vergara wore a red dress while dining with her family at Papi Steak in Miami.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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American ginseng has a slightly different chemical makeup and is considered less stimulating than its Asian counterpart.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite the name, kava tea contains no actual tea leaves and doesn’t have the stimulating effect of caffeine.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Others came to support neighbors and friends who had lost a loved one, or showed up just because community ties grow strong in small mountain towns where people share both the hardships of extreme weather and the joys of recreating outdoors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Da Realest’s production is much closer to recreating the atmosphere that ruled Flint’s airwaves and blocks this past decade.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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