freshen up
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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Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Just someone to freshen up the thinking, the approach and charting a course beyond mere play-in.
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This table runner with a pretty pink floral print is a perfect way to freshen up your dining area for the season.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Travelers passing through Denver International Airport now have a new way to freshen up before takeoff.
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Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Just someone to freshen up the thinking, the approach and charting a course beyond mere play-in.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
This table runner with a pretty pink floral print is a perfect way to freshen up your dining area for the season.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Travelers passing through Denver International Airport now have a new way to freshen up before takeoff.
—Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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