REFRESHES Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

refreshes

verb

present tense third-person singular of refresh

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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diets
fasts

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Recent Examples of refreshes Cellular refreshes every five to seven years, while signaling may run one standard for 20. — Stephen Farrugia, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 This exclusive space includes a private lounge, dedicated concierge, open bar, and a buffet that refreshes five times a day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026 The more times an image refreshes per second, the smoother the on-screen movement will be. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Recognizing our innate spiritual nature as including only good qualities such as kindness and consideration refreshes us like a gentle rain that soaks dry soil, yielding results that help and heal. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026 The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Aldi refreshes its Aldi Finds selection each week with seasonal and limited-time products, including frozen foods, toys, cookware and holiday decor. — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 July 2026 The Mielle Organics Kalahari Melon and Aloe Vera Leave-in Conditioner detangles, hydrates, and refreshes hair all at once. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

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Verb

The quicker Wendy's rids itself of the meth addicts and prison-release system workers, the sooner this brand restores order.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Starz and Verizon have inked a deal that restores all Starz channels, Starz On Demand and the Starz app to Verizon Fios.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of restores

Verb

The body performs them automatically while the driver listens to music, talks with a passenger or eats a sandwich.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Today’s recipe Fresh, crunchy bread crumbs add contrast to this light chickpea and escarole soup that eats like a hearty meal.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of eats

Verb

When a quarrel over an inheritance revives old hostilities, their relationship comes under pressure from greed and treachery in a conflict not of their making.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The proposal revives a June understanding that collapsed after Iran resumed attacks on shipping, raising questions about whether Tehran is seeking diplomacy or time to sell more oil.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of revives

Verb

Aza Raskin had a part in creating the slick social media feeds that engross us today.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
By 2015, New Atlas was covering innovations such as the Diamond Hotend, which combined three filament feeds into a single nozzle, although even that approach could produce waste towers when changing colors.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of feeds

Verb

Flooding recreates the wetlands that once spread across much of California’s Sacramento Valley.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Related Stories The attraction recreates several of the films’ most recognizable settings, from the desert planet of Arrakis to the imperial throne room.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreates

Verb

The lawsuit renews scrutiny of Epstein’s New Mexico operations, which went uncharged as authorities repeatedly deferred to investigations elsewhere, according to a state commission report.

— Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
After the initial year, the subscription automatically renews at the then-current rate.

— Camila Quimper, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of renews

Verb

One other bonus is that West Shore Home also installs flooring/doors and renovates bathrooms.

— Jason Rueger, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Hartford resident Annette Gaynor, the owner of a business that renovates housing, has lived in the city for four decades, now owning a two-family house in the Blue Hills neighborhood.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

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