Thesaurus results for REFRESHEN

refreshen

verb

ri-ˈfre-shən

Definition of refreshen

as in to refresh

to bring back to a former condition or vigor refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water

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The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of refresh

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The strange discovery was made earlier this month at the Historic Hayes Farm in Edenton, where restoration specialist Andrew Ownbey is restoring key parts of the 194-acre farming complex.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the system that carried some 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of restore

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The split vote to kill the tolls sent shockwaves all the way to Raleigh, putting the entire Charlotte region in state lawmakers’ crosshairs before the highway project was ultimately revived in September.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
The name revives the original Little Shop, opened at Raffles Singapore in the 1940s.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of revive

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Black voters delivered Democrats a series of shocking victories in last week’s midterm elections, renewing debate that the path to the White House in 2028 could run through the South.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
Prison reform advocates renewed calls for the city to shut down Rikers Island in the wake of Medero Curet’s death.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

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