1
as in to restore
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 to eat
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 refresh
Summer has arrived, but there's still plenty of time to refresh your outdoor space before the season is fully underway.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
But over the second week of the tournament, expect weather apps to be frantically refreshed in the Boulogne-Billancourt area.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The 117 rooms and suites have been refreshed with contemporary furnishings featuring pops of color, and so has the Stravinskij Bar in the hotel’s peaceful courtyard.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
With its growing popularity, this drink is undoubtedly here to stay for those looking to explore new ways to relax and refresh.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
But over the second week of the tournament, expect weather apps to be frantically refreshed in the Boulogne-Billancourt area.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The 117 rooms and suites have been refreshed with contemporary furnishings featuring pops of color, and so has the Stravinskij Bar in the hotel’s peaceful courtyard.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
With its growing popularity, this drink is undoubtedly here to stay for those looking to explore new ways to relax and refresh.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresh
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The council has spent months deliberating the budget and, most recently, decided to restore funding for a residential parking program, youth events and immigrant legal aid.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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That could help restore the consistency and coherence the law requires and innovators deserve.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, critics like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have revived the concept of reverse discrimination.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Coco Chanel herself was a beacon of reincarnation having revived her brand against stunning odds in the post-WWII era.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Sprinkle cinnamon on the soil around your plants to discourage ants, earwigs, and other crawling pests from feeding on them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Many people also send donations to or place qurbani orders in Muslim countries to feed disadvantaged people.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Family Eats, Cool Treats & Local Flavor Fuel your beach day with a seaside meal at local favorites like Beach House or Lucky Fish, where ocean breezes and family-friendly menus make dining a breeze.—
Rita Wells,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Infantino has appeared at Trump's rallies, dined with him at Davos, and even presented him with a replica of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy — now displayed in the Oval Office.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Los Angeles County renews focus on phonics In the last few years, several larger districts in California have started to embrace more structured phonics learning, including Los Angeles Unified, Long Beach Unified and Oakland Unified.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The first season of Nobody Wants This became an instant hit, with Netflix announcing its decision to renew the series for a second installment in October 2024.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Refresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresh. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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