as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
cool glasses of lemonade freshened us after a day of hard work outside
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Recent Examples of freshen
And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Add a cup of vinegar to the dishwasher to freshen the interior and help clear out the drains.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
This pink toothpaste works over time to remove stains (and prevent them), whiten teeth, prevent cavities, and freshen your breath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
Brushing your tongue helps freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Add a cup of vinegar to the dishwasher to freshen the interior and help clear out the drains.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
This pink toothpaste works over time to remove stains (and prevent them), whiten teeth, prevent cavities, and freshen your breath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
Brushing your tongue helps freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some coffeehouses have already been refreshed in places like New York City and Southern California, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With fall’s crisp nights rolling in, now is the time to refresh your bedding.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Color Wow Dreaming Advanced Repair & Resurfacing Treatment Fried hair was revived once this reparative mask worked its magic.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Soak bare-root hostas in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour before planting to help revive the roots and absorb moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Walton Family Foundation renewed and expanded its support for the Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub with a three-year commitment and $1 million contribution to the loan match fund on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pair renewed their tensions at a candidate forum this year.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hard Rock Stadium was renovated to strategically place the team’s sideline in the shade while the opponent’s sideline remains in direct sunlight, making the feel-like temperature as many as 30 degrees higher for the visiting team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The following year, the German government decided to return to Berlin, but the Reichstag needed to be renovated in preparation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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