freshen up
phrasal verb
freshened up; freshening up; freshens up
: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh
I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.
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Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
After the pieces are cleaned and freshened up, they’re put back up for sale.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Looking to freshen up your fridge with good food?
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Feeling the sudden need to freshen up your space?
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
After the pieces are cleaned and freshened up, they’re put back up for sale.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Looking to freshen up your fridge with good food?
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Feeling the sudden need to freshen up your space?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for freshen up
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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