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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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Richter, 94, is known for experimenting with ways to refresh traditional painting categories, including portraits, still lifes and abstracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Dogs and cats' senses are different to humans', so the channel's colours, refresh rates and audio frequencies have been designed to suit their specific needs, it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It said the restaurant "received a minor refresh in 2008 but has not been updated substantially since 1998".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Now they are expected to change the way people dress as they lose weight, with GLP-1 users potentially spending billions more each year to refresh their wardrobes, Bernstein analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“There is hardly any desiring to refresh such a memory as that,”—said Mr. Knightley, feelingly; and for a moment or two he had done.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen