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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Order the barbacoa and carnitas tacos, fresh guacamole, and refreshing fruit-forward margaritas, but don’t forget to return during the holiday season.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Instead of decorative mulch that requires refreshing, Bigham has been incorporating river rock or gravel into flower beds.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
It’s been really refreshing to see this.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Order the barbacoa and carnitas tacos, fresh guacamole, and refreshing fruit-forward margaritas, but don’t forget to return during the holiday season.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
From returning favorites like Spicy Cheese Crunchies to seasonal options such as Irish Coffee and Marshmallow Eggs, Trader Joe's is always refreshing its shelves, including introducing new items that won't stay in stores for long.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Instead of decorative mulch that requires refreshing, Bigham has been incorporating river rock or gravel into flower beds.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
Adjective
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This balance of breathability and contouring comfort promotes a cooler, more restorative sleep experience.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Over time, his focus expanded toward surgical planning, restorative stability, and methods that support lasting function.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ilia Gruev was taken out of the team on Sunday to make way for Nmecha, but restoring him in the German’s place for a home game against Brentford would not send the right message to the crowd.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yet for Iran’s current regime, its endgame is not victory but survival, restoring deterrence and attempting to regain power to dictate terms of what comes after the war.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, eating balanced meals and limiting alcohol intake can also help stabilize energy and emotional regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Many insects thrive in leaf litter and insect-eating birds will be attracted.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cyrus took reviving Hannah very seriously, even if other people might poke fun at it.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each March, many of the country’s most selective colleges and universities release their admissions decisions, reviving debates over the roles of race, wealth and privilege – and putting Americans’ cultural obsession with rankings back in the spotlight.—
Stephen Chen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new color captures the spirit of al fresco dining even in the middle of winter.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Parking spaces became dining rooms, sidewalks became gathering places, and outdoor dining quickly emerged as one of the city’s most visible and successful adaptations to crisis.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Musk recently embraced the phrase with a meme of eyes reddened from the intoxicating exhaustion of situation monitoring—a recreation more stimulating, the joke goes, than any chemical substance.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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Chuck Reger, franchise business coach at Five Star Painting, says bright red is highly stimulating and naturally increases alertness.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And that is exactly why the fixation on recreating her look and imitating her to a T is so misguided.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police Chief William Pitmon said the change is recreating the chain of command that was in place several years ago.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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 20 Mar. 2026.
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