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
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The Key Lime Lemonade mixes the chicken chain’s beloved lemonade with natural Key lime flavor for a tart and refreshing beverage.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
The popular chicken chain announced Monday the return of the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich along with two refreshing Key Lime seasonal beverages.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
That's refreshing in a world beset by duplicitous backstabbers who switch allegiances on the fly.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Neither flavor was overpowering and was in fact quite refreshing.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The Key Lime Lemonade mixes the chicken chain’s beloved lemonade with natural Key lime flavor for a tart and refreshing beverage.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
The popular chicken chain announced Monday the return of the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich along with two refreshing Key Lime seasonal beverages.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
That's refreshing in a world beset by duplicitous backstabbers who switch allegiances on the fly.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshing
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Also, optimizing the sleep setting enhances comfort and minimizes disruptions, promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has allocated more than $100 million in K-12 school grants to restorative justice, social emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a parents’ rights group has found.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Iris lumbered over and started eating from the pile under Poppy.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Wilds lives up to this side of the series, though Capcom seems to be reckoning somewhat with its meat-eating bloodlust.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine and Adderall produce similar stimulating effects on the body.Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
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These activities are visually stimulating but don’t require much mental effort.Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The police department is advising parents to speak to their children about partaking in social media trends.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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In partaking in the event, Junkanooers broke the practice of racial segregation by rushing into town at night, which disturbed government officials.Sasha C. Wells / Made by History, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This anniversary highlighted how important renewing auction authority with a pipeline of 5G spectrum is for America's innovation leadership and economic competitiveness.Maria Curi, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Refreshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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