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
Here’s a refresher on what’s happened on the show so far.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Recruits complete 145 hours of training to become auxiliary deputies, and receive annual refresher and specialized training.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
While horses will be let out of the stables to exercise during the weekend, the refresher will be a classroom exercise.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
For beverages, Panera is expanding its cold coffee and refreshers platform with new Frozen Javas and Café Blend Iced Coffees in flavors like Snickerdoodle, Hazelnut Mocha, and Rocky Road.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Recruits complete 145 hours of training to become auxiliary deputies, and receive annual refresher and specialized training.
—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
While horses will be let out of the stables to exercise during the weekend, the refresher will be a classroom exercise.
—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
For beverages, Panera is expanding its cold coffee and refreshers platform with new Frozen Javas and Café Blend Iced Coffees in flavors like Snickerdoodle, Hazelnut Mocha, and Rocky Road.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
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In early 2024, Oura rolled out Resilience, a 14-day model that reframes stress as a training load.
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Placer Superior Court Judge Eugene Gini granted the request and postponed the bail review hearing until next Monday.
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Then, during extra time, Germany briefly took a 2-1 lead that was taken off the board because of a VAR review that determined a foul occurred before the go-ahead score.
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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
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Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
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As part of the drill, Coast Guard helicopters and NORAD F-16 fighter jets got airborne immediately after the threat had been identified.
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The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.
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Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.
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According to historian, author and lecturer Roger Smith, Florida's absence from most Revolutionary War lessons stems from one key fact.
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Ida Fisher Junior High in Miami Beach held a mock Ford-Carter presidential election with a ballot box in its recess courtyard to teach its students civics lessons.
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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
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According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
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Simplify your week with easy-to-prep meals and fresh ingredients, delivered for a price that fits into your busy, real-world routine.
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That said, the actress has a few staples in her routine that help enhance her glowy, youthful appearance.
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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