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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Recent Examples of refreshen
America has yet to take stock of what happened in 2016 and the strange circumstances that made the frequently loutish Mr. Trump an instrument for refreshening our political culture.
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Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018
Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshen
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Several interior designers recently shared their favorite free bathroom refresh ideas with publications including Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, and HGTV.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Choose from modern rooms, suites, and residences at Eclipse by Half Moon or the recently refreshed Villas at Half Moon, a great getaway option with space for the whole family.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Amid the chaos, UCLA grew closer as a team and restored the program’s image, paying homage at Saturday’s game.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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As the waters rise, the two children set out on a quest to save the town and restore the balance of nature.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Read on for reasons why your aloe vera plant could be dying and how to revive it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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In recognition of this, the Florida Legislature revived a proposal that would let certain trainees and interns voluntarily earn below Florida’s constitutional minimum wage, with HB 221 clearing its second House Committee.—
Paul Lopez,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The accident renewed the debate over crossing safety and led to some experimentation in placing impassible barriers at crossings instead of gates.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her health care premium, meanwhile, increased 110% recently because Congress did not renew the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshen. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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