as in restoring
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 freshening
After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshening
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Yet the material’s slow breakdown kept the fractures from fully restoring, highlighting the need for further refinement before human trials can begin.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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The rust mantra is wisely chanted when searching for a Karmann Ghia, and restoring one is as complicated as restoring any Porsche 356 from the period.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Where to stay The town of Burford is reviving its main street with the 18-room Bull.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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As Chad becomes a success, Holliday may be the key to reviving the dying football team, all while maintaining his secret identity.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Another hair health tip is to dry wash your hair, which is a method for refreshing it between actual cleanses.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ideal for smaller-scale projects, like refreshing a hallway bathroom.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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They can also be seen recreating their emotional dance from the first film and both dancing with the Wizard.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Lately, one heartwarming thing in Aniston’s life has been receiving photos of her friends’ families recreating banana pancakes from Cook with Clydeo.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to a front desk employee, this location is not renewing its lease and is closing due to increasing rent prices.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Five months after ending development of its own obesity treatment, Pfizer is renewing its push into the rapidly growing field with a nearly $5 billion acquisition.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now the ownership of the two-time NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers took over the War Memorial Auditorium, renovating it, while also adding an ice hockey practice facility next to it.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The government and private investors have developed the infrastructure, building luxury waterfront condos as well as renovating an historic stadium at the show’s entrance.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Freshening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshening. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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