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
Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Ideally, Howe does want an addition or two to freshen his squad, and particularly to bolster his depleted defence.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Each diffuser implements innovative dry air technology that freshens approximately 800 square feet, and each cartridge lasts approximately 300 hours.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Your Oral Health Gets a Boost Clove can freshen breath and support oral health.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Ideally, Howe does want an addition or two to freshen his squad, and particularly to bolster his depleted defence.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Each diffuser implements innovative dry air technology that freshens approximately 800 square feet, and each cartridge lasts approximately 300 hours.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Your Oral Health Gets a Boost Clove can freshen breath and support oral health.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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Amid the chaos, UCLA grew closer as a team and restored the program’s image, paying homage at Saturday’s game.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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As the waters rise, the two children set out on a quest to save the town and restore the balance of nature.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Several interior designers recently shared their favorite free bathroom refresh ideas with publications including Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, and HGTV.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Choose from modern rooms, suites, and residences at Eclipse by Half Moon or the recently refreshed Villas at Half Moon, a great getaway option with space for the whole family.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Read on for reasons why your aloe vera plant could be dying and how to revive it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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In recognition of this, the Florida Legislature revived a proposal that would let certain trainees and interns voluntarily earn below Florida’s constitutional minimum wage, with HB 221 clearing its second House Committee.—
Paul Lopez,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The accident renewed the debate over crossing safety and led to some experimentation in placing impassible barriers at crossings instead of gates.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her health care premium, meanwhile, increased 110% recently because Congress did not renew the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Breakfast is a busy affair, but those in signature suites can eat in the lounge (soon to be renovated but with a great view) or order room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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High-stakes debate on whether to renovate or relocate shifts to new phase for mayor and council members.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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