refresh
verb (used with object)
to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
have been refreshing
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present perfect progressiveof refresh.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ryden and Roshiedat have been refreshing the old plans with a new vision for the library.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2019
He could have not remarked at all, which would have been refreshing.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 17, 2017
The youngsters given some game time by Chris Ramsey have been refreshing, as demonstrated by the lively second half produced by teenaged striker Reece Grego-Cox.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2015
Drawing from Policy, the music had a rough, garage-demo quality that might have been refreshing after Reflektor were the songs more convincing.
From Newsweek ● Mar. 21, 2015
The influences of the Holy Spirit have descended as the dew upon the labors of most of them, whilst there have been refreshing showers in the case of many.
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by F. (Friedrich) Bente
