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refresher

[ri-fresh-er] / rɪˈfrɛʃ ər /
NOUN
bracer
Synonyms
STRONG
pick-me-up restorative
WEAK
reviver
NOUN
hair of the dog
Synonyms
WEAK
hair of the dog that bit one pick-me-up tonic
NOUN
tonic
Synonyms
STRONG
analeptic boost bracer conditioner cordial drug fillip invigorator pick-me-up pickup restorative stimulant strengthener
WEAK
livener roborant shot in the arm

Example Sentences

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The film is both a primer on the form and a refresher for the initiated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Bern estimated it would double the cost of Switzerland's current militia system, which sees army conscripts do at least four months' service before being called up repeatedly over a decade for weeks-long refresher sessions.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

It’s been so long since the last season ended in 2022, you may need a refresher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

He said changes had been introduced to "improve the consistency of service" and additional "refresher training" had been provided.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

And for those of you who need a refresher, here it is.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher