refresh

[ri-fresh] / rɪˈfrɛʃ /

VERB

make like new; give new life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cool exhilarate reinvigorate rejuvenate replenish revive stimulate

STRONG

brace cheer enliven freshen inspirit jog modernize prod prompt quicken reanimate recreate regain renovate repair restore resuscitate revitalize revivify update vivify

WEAK

breathe new life into bring around brush up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depress destroy discourage kill

STRONG

antique break damage dissuade dull hurt ruin

Example Sentences

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For the stock market, the end of earnings season is the pause that might not refresh.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The biggest source of growth for the economy, meanwhile, was quite strong in the first quarter even after the latest GDP refresh.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Over the days we spend with her, Fatima Bio says she wants to refresh the image of her country.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“Your plan to show up Eugene Hammond as a tenderfoot at the butchering,” I said to refresh his memory.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

refresh

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