freshened; freshening
ˈfre-sh(ə-)niŋ 
1
: to grow or become fresh: such as
a
of wind
: to increase in strength
b
: to become fresh in appearance or vitality
—usually used with up
freshen up with a shower
2
of a milk animal
: to begin lactating
Examples of freshen in a Sentence
a mint that freshens the breath
Can I freshen your drink?
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
And because upholstered furniture is tricky to toss in the wash, a low-effort, budget-friendly solution like baking soda can be a game-changer for freshening things up between deep cleans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Ideally, Howe does want an addition or two to freshen his squad, and particularly to bolster his depleted defence.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for freshen
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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freshen
transitive verb
fresh·en
ˈfresh-ən
freshened; freshening
ˈfresh-(ə-)niŋ
of a milk animal
: to begin lactating
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