refreshen

verb

ri-ˈfre-shən How to pronounce refreshen (audio)
Definition of refreshennext
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 Synonyms for refreshen
  1. refresh
  2. restore
  3. revive
  4. renew
Verb
  • On Tuesday, Marvell Technology is hosting an investor day, and some refreshed targets could help the AI semiconductor trade.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And in China, Hill noted the progress the new leadership team has made over the past six months, and detailed plans to tighten up the region’s digital channels and refresh physical doors.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of refresh
Verb
  • The Rebound Cream is a daily leave-in solution designed to fight frizz, restore shine and add definition, with ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil and rosemary extract.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus across your domestic and career zones, highlighting the difference between being visible and feeling restored.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of restore
Verb
  • Founding members Scherzinger, Wyatt and Roberts revived PCD earlier this year following a brief reunion as a quintet in 2019.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The full cycle of forming a spore and then reviving it came to nearly 10 billion ATP molecules, one of the most expensive things a bacterium ever does.
    — Canan Karakoç, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • The show was renewed for a 12-episode second season — four more than its first.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Under Florida law, local emergency declarations expire after seven days unless they are renewed.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of renew
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