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as in to restore
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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2
as in to eat
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 refresh
The carbonation in the beer also refreshes the palate between bites.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Traveling especially clears my mind, refreshes my perspective and opens my eyes to new ideas.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 5 Feb. 2025
Greyson Office Chair Lillian Fluted Desk Metal Desk Lamp
Ready to refresh your home office and feel truly excited to tackle your work?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Traveling especially clears my mind, refreshes my perspective and opens my eyes to new ideas.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 5 Feb. 2025
Greyson Office Chair Lillian Fluted Desk Metal Desk Lamp
Ready to refresh your home office and feel truly excited to tackle your work?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresh
Verb
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That includes restoring staffing at embassies, which in recent years were hit hard by mutual expulsions of large numbers of diplomats, closures of offices and other restrictions.—
JILL LAWLESS AND AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The safest way to restore shine without damage is to use high-quality wood polish, according to Shimek.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.—
Ann Maloney,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017
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However, with former content supplier Disney among those going it alone and striking their own chronology deals, and sports rights now scattered in France, Canal+ faces further challenges to revive the share price.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel announced plans to revive the character with a new Disney+ series.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Available directly on the Los Angeles Times homepage, this content includes continuous live camera feeds from iconic locations in Los Angeles, from Hollywood to Malibu.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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All of this feeds into typically Western assumptions about human nature.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Business Premier Luxe is a new addition to our offering, providing customers enhanced privacy with a closing door and space for two people to dine together at the front of business class.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Allen and Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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The network has renewed the series, starring Molly Parker, for a second season — and the order is an old-school, 22-episode season, showing a vote of confidence after solid early returns in the ratings.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The return of co-founder Jack Ma, who has re-emerged as an influential figure after years of regulatory scrutiny, signals renewed confidence in BABA’s growth potential.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Refresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresh. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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