as in to refresh
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water
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Recent Examples of refreshen
America has yet to take stock of what happened in 2016 and the strange circumstances that made the frequently loutish Mr. Trump an instrument for refreshening our political culture.
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Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018
Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshen
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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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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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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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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshen. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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