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
Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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
And because upholstered furniture is tricky to toss in the wash, a low-effort, budget-friendly solution like baking soda can be a game-changer for freshening things up between deep cleans.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
After freshening it up for its journey across the world, the video cuts to a phone call with Blue's lawyer, who reveals the good news that her ban from the country has been lifted.
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
Created by Hank Green and Bernie Su and starring Ashley Clements as Lizzie Bennet, this series adaptation stays true to the original while freshening the storylines and reimagining some of the relationships.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
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
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
And because upholstered furniture is tricky to toss in the wash, a low-effort, budget-friendly solution like baking soda can be a game-changer for freshening things up between deep cleans.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
After freshening it up for its journey across the world, the video cuts to a phone call with Blue's lawyer, who reveals the good news that her ban from the country has been lifted.
—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
Created by Hank Green and Bernie Su and starring Ashley Clements as Lizzie Bennet, this series adaptation stays true to the original while freshening the storylines and reimagining some of the relationships.
—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshening
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The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
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His mother began paying taxes in 1993 after public outrage at the cost of restoring Windsor Castle following a devastating fire the previous year.
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And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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The clip became fresh ammunition for critics of MMA's weight-cut culture, reviving calls for tighter fight-week monitoring, rehydration limits, or additional weight classes.
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Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational.
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For those more keen on refreshing their homes, our team also has plenty of decor and appliance picks—including a luxury coffee maker—to recommend.
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday.
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.
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While Holloway was busy developing Vodkress, Deniot set to work renovating the farm.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
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“Freshening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshening. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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