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
Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Dinner will be accompanied by live jazz and vocal performances, refreshing traditional supper club entertainment for a modern audience.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Another hair health tip is to dry wash your hair, which is a method for refreshing it between actual cleanses.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That day, 3,000 miles away, Jordon and Beckvold were refreshing WhatsApp obsessively.
—Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Dinner will be accompanied by live jazz and vocal performances, refreshing traditional supper club entertainment for a modern audience.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bunce has played a leading role in refreshing the blueprint heading into this campaign.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Another hair health tip is to dry wash your hair, which is a method for refreshing it between actual cleanses.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
Adjective
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Advertisement Separating fact from fiction Despite its restorative effect on people like me, horror has a reputation for the opposite.—
Delaney Rebernik,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sautner, Eastern State's CEO for the last two years, has an extensive background in civic education and has worked in restorative justice and criminal justice reform.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While some studies are skeptical of puzzle games improving or restoring cognitive functions, the National Library of Medicine believes brain and puzzle games do have benefits.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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What started as a weekend hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business, and Molski, who has since retired from healthcare sales, couldn't be happier to spend his weekends hunting and restoring vintage pieces.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Each garment at 110 Mercer Street continues the brand’s commitment to handcraftsmanship, reviving historical techniques such as lace-making, metal threadwork and glass bead embroidery.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Is sporting Halloween fashion really that much worse than reviving 1980s deadstock denim?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
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Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the viral TikTok, Grace and Thames — who were both in costume — stood next to each other while recreating a famous elevator scene from 500 Days of Summer.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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