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Recent Examples of freshen Some genre subversion would be welcome, to freshen things up a bit. 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 See All Example Sentences for freshen
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Verb
  • 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
  • As with prevention, daily skin care is foundational, with regular moisturizing needed to restore the protective barrier.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Everything felt renewed and each debut collection a redefining of the new era.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The Canucks have since made several moves to renovate that group.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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