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 company says the new fiber-detergent tiles feature a half-dozen layers of concentrated cleaning ingredients that activate in cold water to battle stains and odors while also freshening and brightening fabrics—all in one product.
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
That rhetoric has been replaced by a basic long-leash Republicanism — a shift that may be unsurprising with a dealmaker in the Oval Office, but has disappointed progressives and hardcore populists and sent legal sherpas scrambling to freshen their advice.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Lemon Juice Adding about 1/4 cup of fresh or bottled lemon juice will freshen any mopping solution.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
That rhetoric has been replaced by a basic long-leash Republicanism — a shift that may be unsurprising with a dealmaker in the Oval Office, but has disappointed progressives and hardcore populists and sent legal sherpas scrambling to freshen their advice.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Lemon Juice Adding about 1/4 cup of fresh or bottled lemon juice will freshen any mopping solution.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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But so is the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which deserves to have its funding restored as soon as possible.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cuba started restoring power Sunday after the nation's energy grid collapsed a day prior, cutting electricity to millions of people.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The formula layers moisture magnets like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while botanical extracts—including rosehip, rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm—help keep skin feeling balanced and refreshed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ohio State lost — and just like that, before most of us had even refreshed our screens for the first time, only 40% of brackets remained perfect.—
Ryan Brennan
March 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitical tensions – including the war in Iran – have revived fears of terrorism and instability.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The mine languished for a decade, until a new company, Molycorp, tried, unsuccessfully, to compete with China and revive the business.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Aging fleet concerns The incident has renewed scrutiny of Colombia’s reliance on aging aircraft.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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In response, defense attorneys for the government recognized Bojovic had recently been renewed to work but stated that because he was placed into removal proceedings after his arrest, the agency moved to revoke.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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All picnic shelters will be renovated and the entire Dunes Succession Trail Boardwalk will be replaced this fall.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pepperdine is building an on-campus arena, San Francisco and San Diego have each built a new practice facility, and Loyola Marymount has renovated its longtime arena.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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