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
And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Add a cup of vinegar to the dishwasher to freshen the interior and help clear out the drains.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
This pink toothpaste works over time to remove stains (and prevent them), whiten teeth, prevent cavities, and freshen your breath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
Brushing your tongue helps freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Add a cup of vinegar to the dishwasher to freshen the interior and help clear out the drains.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
This pink toothpaste works over time to remove stains (and prevent them), whiten teeth, prevent cavities, and freshen your breath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
Brushing your tongue helps freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for freshen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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Afterwards, McClintock said on X that the power to impose tariffs should be restored to Congress.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some coffeehouses have already been refreshed in places like New York City and Southern California, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With fall’s crisp nights rolling in, now is the time to refresh your bedding.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its peptides, biotin, glycerin, and ginseng root extract offer a nourishing defense against breakage and brittleness, reviving the brows of numerous staffers at Allure HQ.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Walton Family Foundation renewed and expanded its support for the Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub with a three-year commitment and $1 million contribution to the loan match fund on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pair renewed their tensions at a candidate forum this year.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Six Flags has been investing in new and renovated Camp Snoopy attractions at several of its parks, including at Knott’s Berry Farm and Ohio’s Kings Island last year and North Carolina’s Carowinds this year.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Bull and Beggar The Bull and Beggar has been a staple of Asheville’s culinary scene for more than a decade, but the building took in almost two feet of water during the storm and had to be completely renovated.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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