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
Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
That two weeks are refreshing and super important for everybody.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The film concludes with Henry refreshing Lucy’s memory each morning with a videotape reminding her of their love story.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The duo shared a refreshing conversation with R29 Unbothered’s Go Off Sis co-hosts Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Chelsea Sanders.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
That two weeks are refreshing and super important for everybody.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The film concludes with Henry refreshing Lucy’s memory each morning with a videotape reminding her of their love story.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
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And in 2022, Chesa Boudin, who advocated for restorative justice and ending mass incarceration, was ousted as San Francisco’s district attorney in a recall.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The cycling of day and night creates a natural clock that enables a restorative night’s sleep for primates like us.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Scientists expect that the diminished population of spring-run chinook will make their recovery more difficult and time-consuming than for other types of salmon, and that restoring them to their historical habitats in the upper Klamath River will likely require human intervention.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Enabling Safe Reconnect means McAfee cuts all communication if the VPN connection drops, restoring it when the VPN connection is up again.PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cooking and eating salmon is a vital part of their ceremonies.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Customers sat at tables for long stretches of time, eating course after course of unlimited shrimp.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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While these measures will help stabilize the property market, lifting prices and reviving demand will be a tall order, Morgan Stanley wrote in a note published Wednesday.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine played a major role in reviving the box office this summer.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The fast-paced, highly stimulating environment of crypto appealed to my innate desire for problem-solving and growth.Benedetto Biondi, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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This can lead to discomfort, anxiety, and even meltdowns when they are exposed to environments that are too stimulating.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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As waters with many uses – drinking to growing food to manufacturing goods to recreating and fishing – the Great Lakes are one of the few places that garner bipartisan support.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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The film follows Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon, with the singing voice of Danny Elfman), the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes obsessed with Christmas Town and recreating it in his home world.Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The amenity gives prospects another reason to sign leases at client buildings, and current residents one more factor in favor of renewing their leases.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Compare costs by getting quotes from a few insurers before renewing your policy.Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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The night is cold and restless, but the morning promises coffee and, more bracing still, tough conversation.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Humiliating himself with his conduct interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this week, Bret Baier probably won’t find the bracing cold open of Saturday Night Live tonight very amusing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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