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
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
The music video, featuring footage of Anitta au naturel in various settings and stages of her life, creates a refreshing and lively collage.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
Halfway through season three, the show is flirting with fan expectations in ways both refreshing and concerning.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
The Fresh Linen scent is light and refreshing, leaving clothes smelling clean without being overpowering.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Mint chocolate chip cannabis cookies – A sweet and refreshing treat for the holiday.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
The music video, featuring footage of Anitta au naturel in various settings and stages of her life, creates a refreshing and lively collage.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
Halfway through season three, the show is flirting with fan expectations in ways both refreshing and concerning.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
The Fresh Linen scent is light and refreshing, leaving clothes smelling clean without being overpowering.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
Adjective
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And that’s a restorative tonic everyone can confidently pull back the curtain on.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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It’s called restorative justice or some other such woke nonsense.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wilds lives up to this side of the series, though Capcom seems to be reckoning somewhat with its meat-eating bloodlust.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Iris lumbered over and started eating from the pile under Poppy.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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So if the breath bores the crap out of you, an auditory or visual anchor might be more stimulating or enjoyable.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, the same analysis also noted that behavior problems were only at their most prevalent if the post-divorce home environment was deemed less supportive and stimulating than the previous.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The police department is advising parents to speak to their children about partaking in social media trends.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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In partaking in the event, Junkanooers broke the practice of racial segregation by rushing into town at night, which disturbed government officials.—
Sasha C. Wells / Made by History,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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This anniversary highlighted how important renewing auction authority with a pipeline of 5G spectrum is for America's innovation leadership and economic competitiveness.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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