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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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
From your car to your closet, the masters of scent at D.S. & Durga have created the ultimate go-anywhere room and wardrobe refreshers.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Employers should provide clarity in policies and standardized processes, as well as provide training upon orientation as well as annual refreshers, to ensure all are confident in how to dispose of the waste generated every day.
—Cory White, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Sip on this: A full espresso menu is also available (try a dirty matcha, which is a matcha latte with a shot of espresso), plus loose-leaf teas and a variety of refreshers.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
From your car to your closet, the masters of scent at D.S. & Durga have created the ultimate go-anywhere room and wardrobe refreshers.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Employers should provide clarity in policies and standardized processes, as well as provide training upon orientation as well as annual refreshers, to ensure all are confident in how to dispose of the waste generated every day.
—Cory White, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Sip on this: A full espresso menu is also available (try a dirty matcha, which is a matcha latte with a shot of espresso), plus loose-leaf teas and a variety of refreshers.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refresher
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Marines at Twentynine Palms receive specialized training on how to handle tortoises.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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For example, at The Farm—the CIA’s famed training facility in Virginia—trainees are frequently paired with instructors from markedly different backgrounds and tasked with forming authentic connections.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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At the end of each week, a weekly review section gives you space for achievements or misses, sales, and subscribers, plus a brainstorming space for the following week.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Calls can trigger license reviews, which can temporarily halt concerts and liquor sales, tanking venues in a matter of weeks.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The pep talk Deion Sanders gave his players at the University of Colorado after a short practice in November could have been delivered by Knute Rockne or Woody Hayes, legends from a bygone era of college football.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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There are no practice starts without consequences in the minor leagues to ease the transition back to top-tier competition.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The joint drill was conducted in response to an increasingly tense security environment surrounding Japan, the Japanese Defense Ministry said in a press release, which included the intensification of activities that pose serious security concerns around the country.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is nothing to gain for Sanders and Hunter by participating, other than finishing the drill for Coach Prime.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
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Not all breaks can be beautiful lessons, or end in redemption.Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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And whilst most small business owners will have no desire to take the franchising route, there are certainly some valuable lessons that can be learned from the franchise business model and applied to any business in order to unlock potential and to fuel growth.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Steps older adults can take to reduce their risk of falls and fractures include getting screened for osteoporosis, especially for women 65 and older, Rao said, and regular exercise.Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Why Moderate to Vigorous Exercise May Boost Memory There are several reasons why moderate physical activity, and not lighter exercise, may provide a memory boost.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mental fatigue can make rest more appealing than a workout.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Here are some of them, along with specific book recommendations for each: Cognitive Stimulation and Neural Plasticity Reading challenging literature is a mental workout for the brain, creating new synapses and strengthening existing connections.Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Exercise is not typically formal but embedded into daily routines.Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead, consider adding a chemical exfoliant into your routine once a week.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refresher. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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