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
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
His teammates say that’s refreshing.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Nothing beats the taste of a refreshing piece of watermelon on a hot day, so having some cut up and ready in the refrigerator is crucial as the days warm up.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
His teammates say that’s refreshing.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Verb
McDonald's is refreshing its drink menu.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
Adjective
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Research has found restorative practices can improve student behavior and academic performance.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Biologique Recherche uses walnut extract, plant oils, and shea butter for those restorative and the barrier build-back.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But Zilis testified her views on OpenAI changed after Musk’s criticism of the investment, along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s involvement in restoring Altman as CEO after he was briefly ousted in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The only other people in the restaurant were two of Magyar’s aides and Miklós, his son, who sat at a nearby table eating burrata.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Some health experts note, however, that these forms may provide less fiber and fewer benefits than eating the whole vegetable.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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When the weather turns, dining moves indoors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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This means that the stimulating effects of coffee increase the rate at which the kidneys filter the blood and fill up the bladder.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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This pairing is fun, mentally stimulating and always evolving, which is exactly what keeps it alive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In the lead-up to the matchup in Detroit, the ESPN broadcast shared a live shot of members of the Magic partaking in some pre-game antics.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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