Definitions

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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These are designed to explore and promote the intellectual refresh the central bank needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The company plans to refresh its product mix with modernized packaging and update store experiences for easier shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The chance that these century-old devices can get a refresh has caused the stocks of beaten-down solar equipment suppliers Enphase Energy and SolarEdge to double this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The company recently released its 18th generation of enterprise-level PowerEdge servers that could potentially drive a refresh cycle, as most of the company’s current install base is still on its 14th-generation servers.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

A nap would refresh him for the ordhal ahead.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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