as in training
chiefly US
something that helps you to remember something you have forgotten; a reminder about something
—usually singular —usually + on
Before we play, I need a refresher on the rules. Some people need a refresher on how to be polite.
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Recent Examples of refresher
In addition to Yemeni-style coffee and tea, the coffee shop has Turkish coffee and fruit refreshers.
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
But a constitutional crisis can offer an opportunity for a civics refresher, and Mr. Murphy appears to be breaking through.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
So there’s no time like the present for a refresher on getting allergy relief.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
The starry revival currently at the Palace Theatre offers a refresher — though not necessarily deep feelings of purpose or clarity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
But a constitutional crisis can offer an opportunity for a civics refresher, and Mr. Murphy appears to be breaking through.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
So there’s no time like the present for a refresher on getting allergy relief.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Apr. 2025
The starry revival currently at the Palace Theatre offers a refresher — though not necessarily deep feelings of purpose or clarity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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To meet the growing demand for nurses, Pennsylvania hospitals are partnering with colleges and universities to expand clinical training capacity, streamline pathways into nursing and develop innovative education models such as hybrid and accelerated programs.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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On April 4, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to allow the Trump administration to halt millions of dollars in teacher training grants.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Sundays on Bravo, and catch up with our reviews each week here.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The practice allowed the meditators to view their devotion as closely tied to Magdalene.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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China's latest round of military drills around Taiwan has once again drawn attention to one of the most consequential unknowns in global security: if Beijing invades, would U.S. President Donald Trump try to stop it?—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The arrival of the fighter aircraft and planned deployment of the spy drones come after China held two days of military drills around Taiwan last week.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rematch against Notre Dame is now the biggest game in program history and TCU is hopeful the lessons from the games against the Bears will pay off against Notre Dame.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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This is the grim lesson—one that the ambitious sycophants who attach themselves to power have always been slow to learn—of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy, a series of fat, dense novels that filter the reign of Henry VIII through the rise and fall of his Machiavellian advisor, Thomas Cromwell.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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This whole exercise of proving the absence of antisemitism as a prerequisite to criticizing Israeli government policy is absurd.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In addition to spending long hours at work, Guo is religious about her daily workouts at gym chain Barry’s Bootcamp.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Either skip that workout and stick to your original schedule, work in an additional workout, add some intensity to your next workout, or shift your schedule back by a day.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some of those lifestyle changes involved optimizing her sleep, ensuring healthy indoor air, incorporating meditation to reduce stress and starting an exercise routine.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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