freshens

verb

present tense third-person singular of freshen
as in restores
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 freshens This light color freshens a space with an easy-going breezy quality. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 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 Nothing freshens a room up quite like sparkling baseboards and walls. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026 Tips for Repotting African Violets Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 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 And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshens
  1. restores
  2. refreshes
  3. revives
  4. recreates
  5. renews
  6. renovates
Verb
  • Doctors treat patients with intravenous fluids and a drug called atropine, which restores a normal heart rhythm.
    — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • The latest flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Williams portrays her other daughter, Antonia, while Kidman revives her iconic Practical Magic role as Sally’s sister, Gillian.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • The 1,701-piece collector’s set recreates the original series bridge and transporter room and includes eight Starfleet minifigures.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the current 10-piece ensemble masterfully recreates the group’s canon of hits each night live on stage.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • The Cy-Hawk rivalry renews this weekend in Iowa City, with the Hawkeyes seeking their first home victory since 2018.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hiring is how an organization renews itself, keeps fresh blood moving through the system and replaces what inevitably leaves.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of renews
Verb
  • One other bonus is that West Shore Home also installs flooring/doors and renovates bathrooms.
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Hartford resident Annette Gaynor, the owner of a business that renovates housing, has lived in the city for four decades, now owning a two-family house in the Blue Hills neighborhood.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of renovates

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“Freshens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshens. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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