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as in restores
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 eats
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 refreshes
Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.
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Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Hill, good old-fashioned sunlight naturally kills bacteria, refreshes items, and whitens fabrics.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
The data refreshes daily with the previous days' flights, excluding weekends and holidays.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
The 2025 models have super-smart AI picture that refreshes old content, and sound optimizations that adjust to your room.
—PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025
Nell Fisher’s debut as Holly introduces a visually inventive, -inspired twist that refreshes the show’s aesthetic beyond what fans have grown used to.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Chace Crawford refreshes with some Patrón while in Austin during F1 weekend.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and the same botanical oil blend as Weleda’s iconic Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, this milky mist refreshes thirsty skin during both dry winter days and long afternoons spent in stale office air.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshes
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The right coach restores faith.—
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This natural cleaner dissolves limescale, freshens up funky smells, and restores the faucet's shine—all without harsh chemicals.—
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Now, any creature that eats rats is a friend of mine.—
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This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.—
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Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.—
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With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.—
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Donaldson and Udeh said the basketball program feeds on the success of the football team.—
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That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.—
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The new movie Marty Supreme recreates this world.—
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The facility recreates real-world production lines and living environments and spans two floors.—
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The new movie picks up soon after the events of The Way of Water and finds the Sully family reeling after the death of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), as series villain Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) renews his efforts to find and capture Jake.—
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Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.—
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The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.—
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This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.—
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“Refreshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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