refresher

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 While 2025 may not be its heyday, the humble four-door non-SUV—known as the sedan, for those who need a refresher—is thankfully still present on America’s new car lots. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 The cooling effect lasts for three hours before the beads need a 15-minute refresher. Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025 Serious gamers may prefer a TV with a higher refresher rate, but at 60 frames per second, the Plus Series is fine for most consoles. Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025 The thicker consistency and vanilla sweet cream on top elevate the flavors to something more well-rounded, rather than the random bursts of sweet boba in the otherwise too-watery refresher. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher
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Noun
  • The Cleveland Browns are just five days away from the start of training camp, and ultimately closer to an answer about who their starting quarterback will be in 2025.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
  • All activity at the training facility was immediately suspended.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Carry-on Size Toiletry Bottles Kitsch 11-piece Travel Bottles for Toiletries With over 2,000 five-star reviews, these refillable bottles are TSA-compliant, leak-proof, and perfect for decanting your favorite shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and more.
    Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
  • Delays in reviews would probably affect drug development in additional ways that CBO did not assess, the office said.
    Ahmed Aboulenein, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • This was a common practice in British rule, as seen with the Irish tenant farmers, as well as in Great Britain’s dominant involvement in the slave trade.
    Tanya Talaga July 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
  • The act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, prohibited discriminatory practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes that disqualified many African Americans from voting in the post-Civil War era South.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The drill—which involved aircraft from the U.S., Japan and South Korea—showed collective ability to respond immediately to regional security challenges, according to the U.S. military.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
  • Her programme consisted of single-leg stability exercises, jumps and landings, as well as reactive drills to prepare her for the next big step — running.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • At least, that’s the lesson that Connor Hubbard, the creator behind the viral vlog account Hubs.life_, is learning right now.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
  • Three Keys From Astronomer's Response Astronomer's handling of this incident offers three important lessons in modern crisis management: 1.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.
    Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
  • Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • The workouts prioritized isometric exercises that built a connection between mind and body while also advancing his tendon strength.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 July 2025
  • But when Smart’s agent called him after a workout to let Smart know that Doncic reached out, Smart brushed it off.
    Khobi Price, Oc Register, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • After a smooth recovery, Aubergine is back to his daily routine and being closely monitored.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
  • All over the internet, people are recreating the couple’s snuggle-and-duck routine and even offering advice for how to react if nabbed in the same awkward position.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025

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