refreshed; refreshing; refreshes
1
: to restore strength and animation to : revive
2
: to freshen up : renovate
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4
: to run water over or restore water to
5
: to update or renew (something, such as an image, the contents of a computer memory, or the displayed version of a Web page) especially by sending a new signal
… on a 720p HDTV, each pixel gets refreshed 60 times a second.—
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refresh
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brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun
we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing
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Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 5 Feb. 2025
Greyson Office Chair Lillian Fluted Desk Metal Desk Lamp
Ready to refresh your home office and feel truly excited to tackle your work?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Read on to refresh your memory of how creator Dan Fogelman pulled it off.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Refresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refresh. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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