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
Add a new dryer sheet to smelly shoes and boots to help freshen them.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Managers can then make a total of five substitutions each during the match – to freshen things up or switch tactics and so on.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Managers can then make a total of five substitutions each during the match – to freshen things up or switch tactics and so on.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for freshen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.
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Before Rhaenyra’s raven can be sent, though, Tyland Lannister arrives at the Gullet, with an armada only money can buy, to prise open Blackwater Bay and restore a shipping route to King’s Landing.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
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It was bought and renovated by Dutch art lawyer Gert-Jan van den Bergh and his wife Corinne, a somatic therapist and sculptor.
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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