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
Alice Jun, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Pink Grapefruit Fizz Tart, refreshing, and not too sweet.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The firm said momentum continues to build in North America and internationally as organizations prioritize bringing employees together and refreshing their workspaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The effervescent Korean rice brew brings brightness to this warming, refreshing cocktail.
—Alice Jun, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Pink Grapefruit Fizz Tart, refreshing, and not too sweet.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The firm said momentum continues to build in North America and internationally as organizations prioritize bringing employees together and refreshing their workspaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
Adjective
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The doctor’s key prevention targets include daily exercise, consistent and restorative sleep, a Mediterranean-style diet, regular doctor's visits and sufficient rest.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The resin has a long history of use for its firming and restorative properties.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if the state Senate fails to act in the service of saving the waning hope of restoring democracy in this country, then Maryland and all our residents will bear some responsibility for the consequences.—
Sherrilyn Ifill,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Eric Richins reportedly broke out in hives and struggled to breathe after eating the sandwich, used his son’s EpiPen and took Benadryl before falling asleep for hours.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Support yourself with a cozy ritual after handling your responsibilities, like eating your favorite food while ensconced in your coziest blanket.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since last fall, Nike has beefed up its boot offerings by reviving both the Air Max Goadome and Bolotoro silhouettes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Set across chef Carlo Cracco’s restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the venue includes an Omega Café by Cracco on the ground floor with private lounges and dining rooms above for live event screenings.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Isaacson sometimes recommends his patients even try a cognitively stimulating activity while exercising, such as taking a meeting while walking or doing cognitive training on a stationary bike.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gates has assembled a stimulating, illuminating, maddening, saddening, but often inspiring, story of their relations with the world and one another.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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In Aquarius, Mercury is intellectually stimulating, like partaking in clever banter and cerebral conversations that quench your curiosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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