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
Brushing your tongue helps freshen your breath and remove bacteria.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Now, the all-new U.S. tour, which has freshened the title without removing its traditional appeal, is focused on a new generation of families.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Alternatively, try a trendy mouthwash from Moon that freshens and whitens at the same time, without the use of fluoride or alcohol.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 July 2025
Now, the all-new U.S. tour, which has freshened the title without removing its traditional appeal, is focused on a new generation of families.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Alternatively, try a trendy mouthwash from Moon that freshens and whitens at the same time, without the use of fluoride or alcohol.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for freshen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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Supporters argue that this move restores balance to recruiting, protects institutional autonomy, and shields the non-revenue sports most vulnerable to financial strain.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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Scam Survival Toolkit: The Scam Survival Toolkit provides a personalized recovery plan and to restore a person’s financial and mental well-being after being targeted by a scam.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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And while the move is an ambitious one, an argument could be made that a shorter Campaign 4 would benefit all involved to refresh both GMs’ creative chops and leave Mercer open to pursue different endeavors outside of the world of Exandria (or future ones within it).—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Instead, wipe down your gadgets with products specially formulated for them or use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to refresh a screen.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Slurp, the zombie Pugsley revived earlier in the season, also manages to break free and storms into the office where Dr. Fairburn and Augustus are hiding.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Breast milk ice cream dates back to at least 2011 when it was served in London in 2011, then revived in 2015 as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepared to welcome their second child, according to The Independent.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the event that those shows get renewed — which Sheridan has a good track record of doing — Berry expects the facility will be busy for sometime.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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Troopers also determined during the investigation that Leili had failed to renew his vehicle registration, according to state police.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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Bynum and Thomas renovated houses that were bought for as little as $1,000 and sold for 100 times that amount.—
Julie Hinds,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bynum and Thomas renovated houses that were bought for as little as $1,000 and sold for 100 times that amount after being extensively repaired and redecorated with themes that included bohemian, country estate and Detroit pride.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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