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as in restores
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 eats
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 refreshes
Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Lingo refreshes every minute and lasts up to 14 days.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Add Compost Annually An annual application of compost in spring or fall refreshes the health and nutrient load of garden beds and improves soil structure over time.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Lingo refreshes every minute and lasts up to 14 days.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Add Compost Annually An annual application of compost in spring or fall refreshes the health and nutrient load of garden beds and improves soil structure over time.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshes
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The deal, announced Monday by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, restores program eligibility to 400% of the federal poverty level, reverses restrictions imposed earlier this year by the Florida Department of Health and provides $75 million in funding for the program moving forward.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Boeing had been caught in the crossfire of the tariff war for two years; a 200-plane order restores visibility to a supply chain that had been paralyzed by uncertainty.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Miranda eats chalk instead of her girlfriend.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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After an active day, guests return for dinners that range from chuck wagon eats to meals prepared by award-winning chefs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The company is now moving into a different role, and the new role revives a conflict of interest that financial regulation usually works hard to keep apart.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Fewer shares to pay dividends on means more cash per remaining share, which feeds the next dividend raise, which feeds the dividend magnet.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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To this day, it’s known as a mean machine that’s more likely to bite the hand that feeds it than most newer Ferrari models, which only adds to its reputation and appeal.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Instead of a Buffy-like television show, however, this one recreates a fictional slasher franchise called Camp Miasma, a typical homicidal-maniac-versus-horny-teens-in-the-woods series that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Friday the 13th movies.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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The series recreates ordinary Soviet life from the period with painstaking detail and spares no one and nothing in its criticisms of what led to the disaster and how it was handled.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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Continue reading … ‘ACTIVE AND ONGOING’ — Three months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, sheriff's office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Refreshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshes. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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