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.
Examples of freshen up in a Sentence
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Now, Deadpool’s self-aware, meta humor gives Disney a great opportunity to freshen up their stale MCU formula and simplify the mess, with Deadpool tasked with cleaning the timelines.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Here are 36 pretty spring haircuts to freshen up your look.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
But trends can also have their place, providing business leaders with the opportunity to reach new audiences and freshen up their marketing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
With spring around the corner, now’s an ideal time to brainstorm new ways to freshen up your space.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Eli Roth said that his Inglourious Basterds costar shared a quick-and-dirty tip for freshening up on the set of Quentin Tarantino’s war film.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2024
Get ready to tackle those stains and freshen up those clothes with our comprehensive guide to the best laundry detergents on the shelves.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
But these humble leftovers can be the beginning of a windowsill garden that can freshen up your cooking during the dark days of winter, while also helping reduce food waste.
—Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
The hair equivalent of no make-up make-up, the midi-bob is the perfect way to freshen up your style, without a dramatic overhaul of your current look.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Here are 36 pretty spring haircuts to freshen up your look.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
But trends can also have their place, providing business leaders with the opportunity to reach new audiences and freshen up their marketing.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
With spring around the corner, now’s an ideal time to brainstorm new ways to freshen up your space.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Eli Roth said that his Inglourious Basterds costar shared a quick-and-dirty tip for freshening up on the set of Quentin Tarantino’s war film.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2024
Get ready to tackle those stains and freshen up those clothes with our comprehensive guide to the best laundry detergents on the shelves.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2024
But these humble leftovers can be the beginning of a windowsill garden that can freshen up your cooking during the dark days of winter, while also helping reduce food waste.
—Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
The hair equivalent of no make-up make-up, the midi-bob is the perfect way to freshen up your style, without a dramatic overhaul of your current look.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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