as in training
chiefly US
something that helps you to remember something you have forgotten; a reminder about something
—usually singular —usually + on
Before we play, I need a refresher on the rules. Some people need a refresher on how to be polite.
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Recent Examples of refresher
In the meantime, if your teen does plan to use Spotify, be sure to sit down for a refresher discussion on internet safety—because when kids are using the platform to enjoy music with their friends, getting unwanted harassment from strangers should be the last thing on their minds.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Longtime officers get regular refreshers on these topics.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
The menu is massive, comprising dozens of options of frappes, lattes, matcha, teas and refreshers.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But his allegations that GardaWorld employees did not complete annual refresher training were allowed to go forward.
—Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
Longtime officers get regular refreshers on these topics.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
The menu is massive, comprising dozens of options of frappes, lattes, matcha, teas and refreshers.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But his allegations that GardaWorld employees did not complete annual refresher training were allowed to go forward.
—Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
Noun
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Regular training, auditing, and policy reviews must be in place to minimize risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Harvard itself earlier this year announced a Careers in Construction program of training and apprenticeships in the Boston area.—
Liam Knox,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But when combined with strong internal practices, like regular reviews of user activity, employee training and attention to access control, these partnerships can become a force multiplier.—
Ro'ee Margalit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers should probably promote practice-squad linebacker Krys Barnes in the coming weeks as insurance for Trevin Wallace, who was a major liability in Week 1 after a really strong summer.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now there is fresh unease on NATO’s eastern flank, as Russia and Belarus kick off major military drills to test the readiness of their armed forces.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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For a generation that grew up with active school shooter drills and to-the-minute news alerts about mass shootings, desensitization to violence is likely more pronounced.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek's Health Care Editor Alexis Kayser led many of the panel discussions and was joined by Newsweek's Global Head of Research Duncan Ross on stage to share the key takeaways about the key lessons that audience members can implement in their own workplaces.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For employers everywhere, the lesson is that embedding pathways to opportunity in your culture is a strong shield against anything over the horizon.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Remember that cognitive difficulty often signals growth, just as physical soreness after exercise indicates muscle development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Republicans have treated Raskin’s calls for transparency as a political exercise, noting that President Joe Biden did not face the same uproar over Epstein.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds, down 20%, lock in with wingtip stability and deliver punchy bass plus strong noise cancellation for workouts, commutes, or travel.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tech's Role In Gym Evolution Tools have always been an integral part of fitness, both to enable workouts and to measure success.—
Hamid Farooqui,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rinse thoroughly before moving through your routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The best way to keep your shower mold-free is to stick to a weekly cleaning routine that consists of wiping down the surface with cleaners and wiping the shower dry after each use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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