Thesaurus results for FRESHEN

freshen

verb

ˈfre-shən

Definition of freshen

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 The district leveled out the gopher holes to ensure a safer environment for students to play and resodded and reseeded the grass to freshen it up for the fall. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 These aromatherapy inhalers are perfect for freshening your immediate air. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game. — Sam McDowell 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Lemon and steam can loosen stubborn splatters, cut through grease, and freshen your microwave naturally. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for freshen

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Preparations are underway to replace the foundation of this streetlight so wiring repairs can be made to restore lighting.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Vestige currently has 25 properties in Spain in various states of being restored.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of restore

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Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.

— David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of refresh

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As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The idea is to cleanse the body from toxicity and renew your cells.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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