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
Some genre subversion would be welcome, to freshen things up a bit.
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Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.
—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
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Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
Verb
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Maybe another manager could’ve done or said something to restore their confidence and shake them out of their long funks a little bit quicker.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As with prevention, daily skin care is foundational, with regular moisturizing needed to restore the protective barrier.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with a bunch of tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the slightly higher sticker price.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some shoppers admitted to purchasing multiple colors to refresh their bedroom vibe year-round thanks to the set’s budget-friendly price point and all-season functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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So quick, so dangerous in the final third, and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Fly Who Flew to Space author, who was styled by Molly Dickson, revived a vintage 1995 John Galliano checkered suit featuring a peplum blazer and a pencil skirt.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Everything felt renewed and each debut collection a redefining of the new era.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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After the show was renewed for Season 2 in April, the streamer reversed its decision and canceled the series a few months later, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Canucks have since made several moves to renovate that group.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Question 2 asks voters to approve $88 million to acquire emergency vehicles for the city’s fire department, construct a new fire station and repair and renovate existing fire stations.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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