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
Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
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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
Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 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
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
Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 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
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No ‘victory image’ for Tehran Ruhe similarly argued that Israel wants to avoid any agreement that restores legitimacy to the Iranian regime without fundamentally weakening it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Not always a long-term career, but meaningful work that builds confidence, creates value in communities and restores structure from day one.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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As Ukrainians mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, last year’s Russian drone attack revives safety concerns.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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These two sections meet, in a sense, in Blue Heron’s moving and surprising climax, which recreates a core scene from Romvari’s childhood — or at least seems to, on the surface.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … ‘ACTIVE AND ONGOING’ — Three months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, sheriff's office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Freshens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshens. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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