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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“The reasons we’re doing this are because we wanted to refresh, we wanted to restart,” said Tom King, president of the 1791 Foundation’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

For the stock market, the end of earnings season is the pause that might not refresh.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The biggest source of growth for the economy, meanwhile, was quite strong in the first quarter even after the latest GDP refresh.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Between now and 2030, Stellantis will launch more than 60 new vehicles and significantly refresh 50 other existing models, across all brands and powertrains.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Servants rush in to clear plates and refresh drinks and set down more savory bites and sweet treats.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

refresh

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