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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Some of the past delights have featured a refreshing raspberry beer paired with a lemon dessert or a chocolate stout pint with a crumbly peanut butter cookie.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The icy root beer exterior is refreshing and robust, brilliantly blending with the creamy vanilla ice cream inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
In this special, Foxx addresses these swirling rumors—wild speculations that he had been cloned or even died—with a candidness that feels both refreshing and necessary.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Food companies are refreshing nostalgic brands in fresh ways on supermarket shelves and in restaurants, according to IFT Outlook 2024: Flavor Trends.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Some of the past delights have featured a refreshing raspberry beer paired with a lemon dessert or a chocolate stout pint with a crumbly peanut butter cookie.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The icy root beer exterior is refreshing and robust, brilliantly blending with the creamy vanilla ice cream inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
In this special, Foxx addresses these swirling rumors—wild speculations that he had been cloned or even died—with a candidness that feels both refreshing and necessary.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
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With travelers increasingly seeking restorative experiences, Réveillon Carneiros answers that call.Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here’s why trying to get all your rest in condensed chunks is actually counterproductive, plus how to make both your breaks and your everyday life more restorative.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Complete decommissioning can include felling or dismantling the turbines, partially or wholly removing the turbine foundations and underground cables, removing the ground-level facilities, and restoring the land to a usable state.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Without question, eating and drinking (sometimes in artful excess) is part and parcel of any visit to the Big Easy—but the city’s culture stretches far beyond beignets and Sazeracs, converting first-time visitors into lifelong devotees of its countless charms.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Rust special prosecutor may have hopes of reviving the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, but the Emmy-winning actor’s lawyers don’t seem to be pausing their Thanksgiving preparations over this latest move by Kari Morrissey.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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Public companies are under a lot more scrutiny and, if private, the Nordstroms may have more leeway in reviving a department store chain that, like others, has looked to revive lackluster sales for years.Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Verghese said caregivers and loved ones could also engage in cognitively and mentally stimulating activities like puzzles, cards, and strategy games to keep the brain active.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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Compounds with stimulating effects have been used by humans for millennia, sometimes in war for the purposes of alleviating fear or increasing alertness.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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People regularly slip overboard after a day of partaking in bottomless drink packages.Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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The War Room content, as reported by The Daily Dot, showcases 75 videos of members partaking in exclusive activities, such as luxury dining, resort stays and private lectures led by Tate himself.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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According to federal prosecutors, the station offered seemingly mundane services like assisting Chinese citizens in renewing driver's licenses.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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