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
  • Finally, once everything is back in place, spray the couch with a fabric refresher to get everything smelling nice.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For a refresher, here’s Deadline’s recaps of Episode 8 and Episode 9.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of refresher
Noun
  • The legal changes to how Filippone, an agent with the Corcoran Group, and his peers would be allowed to do their jobs would mean more meetings, training, and paperwork.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company plans to focus on AI consulting, GPU infrastructure, software services, and education and training as part of its business strategy.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of training
Noun
  • Learning to live with the state of the world’s a daily practice.
    Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of practice
Noun
  • The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In feedback, YouTube fans suggested that Brownlee was valuing profit over the original purpose of his platform, which is to provide quality, unbiased reviews of consumer tech products.
    Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of review
Noun
  • Stanley Black & Decker power drills are displayed for sale at a Home Depot store in Colma, California.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Russia regularly holds drills to test its strategic weapon delivery systems, including practice launches of ICBMs and shorter-range cruise missiles.
    Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of drill
Noun
  • Be unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • What kind of exercise is best during chilly weather?
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Pressing it at any time pauses a workout and slows the belt gradually to a stop.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Local boxing studios like Box Union and Rumble Boxing provide classes that split between punching the bag and a strength workout.
    Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of workout
Noun
  • After intercepting a pass in the final minutes to help seal the deal, Bynum instinctively found the camera in the end zone, then busted out a routine he’s been working on for a few weeks.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Her coach, Cecile Landi, saw that judges had erred in evaluating the degree of difficulty for an element of her routine and her score was corrected, landing her in third place.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of routine
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