brushup

noun

Definition of brushupnext
as in refresher

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushup
  1. refresher
  2. training
  3. practice
  4. review
  5. drill
  6. exercise
  7. workout
  8. routine
Noun
  • For a quick refresher, Pavlov found that if dogs were repeatedly given food while a bell rang, the dogs eventually began salivating at the mere sound of the bell because their brains associated the sound with food.
    — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Their drinks include coffee, matcha, refreshers, fruit smoothies and energy drinks.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of refresher
Noun
  • Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • In early 2024, Oura rolled out Resilience, a 14-day model that reframes stress as a training load.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • But the plan changed after consultations with other senior administration officials, and Hegseth instead unveiled a six-month review of US forces in Europe.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The go-ahead run had been on the line with that ninth-inning review, in the Dodgers’ eventual 8-7 win against the Rockies in 11 innings.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • As part of the drill, Coast Guard helicopters and NORAD F-16 fighter jets got airborne immediately after the threat had been identified.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • The exercise brought together the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force under Project Vantage, an initiative aimed at accelerating the testing and evaluation of maritime attack drones.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Go through the mental exercise of all the potential difficulties.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
    — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • Simplify your week with easy-to-prep meals and fresh ingredients, delivered for a price that fits into your busy, real-world routine.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • That said, the actress has a few staples in her routine that help enhance her glowy, youthful appearance.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of routine
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“Brushup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushup. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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