refresher

as in training
chiefly US something that helps you to remember something you have forgotten; a reminder about something
usually singular
usually + on
Before we play, I need a refresher on the rules. Some people need a refresher on how to be polite.

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Recent Examples of refresher As a refresher, the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, tells the story of a cynical weatherman named Phil. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 That brings us to Nvidia's answer for that problem: DLSS 4 and its Multi-Frame Generation feature. DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation As a refresher, Nvidia's DLSS Frame Generation feature, as introduced in the GeForce 40-series, takes DLSS upscaling one step further. Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025 The ongoing criminal trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who has pleaded not guilty and last week began testifying in his own defense, has given Chicagoans a refresher on how the public’s business gets done. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 For those who need a quick refresher, Homer’s epic takes place after the decade-long Trojan War during Greek hero Odysseus’ decade-long journey to get back home. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher
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Noun
  • Pittsburgh very nearly reeled in Brandon Aiyuk during training camp before a change of heart by the player and the 49ers kept him in San Francisco.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Staking, trellising, and caging are different training methods used to support tomato plants and their heavy fruit loads.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
  • These shoes have earned over 53,000 five-star reviews, with plenty of shoppers raving about their comfort and durability.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The big picture: The Trump administration's targeting of DEI practices comes after the Supreme Court in 2023 overturned affirmative action in college admissions.
    Ivana Saric, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Third, workplaces will need to address the issue of automating routine cognitive tasks which inadvertently erode the everyday practice opportunities that develop critical thinking skills.
    Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and South Korea of increasing tensions with their joint drills and Pyongyang often responds with bellicose threats.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The president was on his balcony, smoking a cigarette and reading the tablet, when Trent, wearing the excavation uniform, snuck up and hit him with a heavy drill bit from the library’s display case; Cal dropped the tablet in the hedges below.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ever since, it’s been a series of lessons about nature versus nurture for the business school graduate, shaping the store’s values.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Many from the industry are talking about lessons, strategy, investment and sustainability.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mullin also runs a morning workout in the House gym attended by lawmakers of both parties.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Summary Walking is an accessible, simple workout that most people can begin right away.
    Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Forget the simple bedtime routine of brushing your teeth, washing your face and putting on pajamas.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Woods' rigorous fitness routine raised the bar for professional golfers, and many have followed suit.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025

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