brushup

noun

Definition of brushupnext
as in refresher

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushup
  1. refresher
  2. training
  3. practice
  4. review
  5. drill
  6. exercise
  7. workout
  8. routine
Noun
  • For a category definitions refresher, sift through our clue glossary.
    — Vulture, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Coke is also investing in developing new beverages beyond its core soda offerings, including refreshers and dirty sodas.
    — Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of refresher
Noun
  • In Europe, this training is crucial for helping frontline staff acquire the skills needed to advance into management and leadership positions.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That store offers additional services, including dog day care, veterinary care and training, along with grooming and adoption services.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • The measure would end the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks observed across most of the nation since the 1960s.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Their bye week consisted of wild-card watch parties, batting practice, live pitching — from a long list of arms on Wednesday, especially — and an open workout Thursday that culminated in a scrimmage.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • The statement, which named neither Hur nor anyone else, accepted that every film attracts harsh reviews along with praise, and asked who could draw an exact line between fair and excessive criticism.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This story is based on 15 interviews and a review of hundreds of pages of legal documents, as well as Fox's own broadcasts.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • Nevertheless, seeing Barkov fall to the ice only conjured memories of last year’s training camp, when the top-line center crumbled down following a noncontract drill just a half hour into his first on-ice session.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Between team meetings and warm-up drills, the Truitts would sit down for 10 minutes to review their game plan.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • China has deployed troops alongside Russian forces for a large multinational military exercise that Moscow says incorporates lessons from the war in Ukraine, including the growing role of drones, electronic warfare and unmanned ground systems.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • To hold adults forever responsible for their words — not actions — as teenagers is an exercise in cruelty.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Getting a huge workout in, and all the boys were doing so great.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Its smaller brush head and slim, ergonomic handle make even styling shorter hair a breeze, giving you better control to lift roots, shape ends, and add volume without the arm workout.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • The Moon entering Libra also highlights your daily routines, so a small practical adjustment can ease tension quickly.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Investors are overlooking the growth potential of German consumer giant Henkel's burgeoning haircare business as even cautious consumers continue to splurge on self-care routines, according to Barclays.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of routine
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“Brushup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushup. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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