brushup

noun

Definition of brushupnext
as in refresher

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  1. refresher
  2. training
  3. practice
  4. review
  5. drill
  6. exercise
  7. workout
  8. routine
Noun
  • Fans who’ve followed this story from day one would probably still welcome a refresher.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For a category definitions refresher, sift through our clue glossary.
    — Vulture, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refresher
Noun
  • The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The program provides training in barista skills, espresso brewing, earning a food handler’s license, learning point-of-sale systems, customer service skills, food prep and other more general workplace skills.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of training
Noun
  • Larsson has missed practice time and the final three preseason games because of his illness, and Smith missed the entire preseason after straining his calf during training camp.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Russia has also publicly acknowledged the drone attack on a refinery and broadcast images on state media, breaking with its usual practice in order to play up the incident.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • There was no foul call or review on that sequence, and another loud chant followed from the crowd.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Voters in 2005 gave the green light for four-year mayoral terms beginning in 2007 but then voted in 2009 to go back to two-year mayoral terms, according to the charter review committee.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook said the district has invested heavily in school safety, including secure entries, door locks, fencing and security cameras and lockdown drills.
    — Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Once players were cleared to return to practice after a long break, Dieffenbach routinely ran a route, caught a pass and threw the ball back to the start of the drill.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • Its use during the exercise simulated an attack against an opposing naval force.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Getting 12 people to agree on a weekend away is an exercise in logistics.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Cardio workouts, meanwhile, can also reduce signs of brain aging and slow future cognitive decline.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This autumn’s training – split between UK waters and the eastern Atlantic – lays the groundwork for more complex workouts in 2027, including NATO’s Steadfast Defender.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • The new concealer and neutralizer make up a new two-step routine.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of routine
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“Brushup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushup. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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