as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
cool glasses of lemonade freshened us after a day of hard work outside
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Recent Examples of freshen
Add a new dryer sheet to smelly shoes and boots to help freshen them.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Managers can then make a total of five substitutions each during the match – to freshen things up or switch tactics and so on.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Managers can then make a total of five substitutions each during the match – to freshen things up or switch tactics and so on.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for freshen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said electricity service has been restored to the state by 75%, potable water by 68% and road infrastructure by 90%.
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So restoring the house was kind of a project of mine.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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The latest tensions have revived memories of the xenophobic violence of 2008, which killed at least 62 people and displaced thousands.
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In May of this year, Washington revived the original 2020 proposal and reopened it for public comment.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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If Rob Pelinka could use the Dodgers’ blueprint to renovate, Lakers fans wouldn’t even be sweating this summer.
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Homes for Heroes has renovated, modified and built over 465 homes in 20 years and hopes to reach 500 by Christmas, Director of Construction Rusty Smallwood said.
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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