refreshened

verb

past tense of refreshen
as in restored
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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  1. restored
  2. refreshed
  3. revived
  4. recreated
  5. renewed
  6. renovated
Verb
  • Florida restored the three-goal lead 47 seconds later on Reinhart’s power-play goal, a one-time shot from the slot.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Newly restored by Esperanto Films in 4K under the supervision of filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of restored
Verb
  • Days ago, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists refreshed its recommendations on menopause treatment options.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Hemu opened the week with a collection inspired by the Silk Road, featuring Chinese silks refreshed into clothing that was contemporary but unmistakably Eastern in silhouette and sensibility.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • The company also revived the backlight in the Apple logo on the laptop’s lid.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Smith investigation was revived after developments in Aime's case prompted Utah County investigators to contact Summit County in May 2025 about similarities between the two killings.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of revived
Verb
  • University of Sheffield scientists have recreated the original recipe to produce a contemporary glass sculpture with the same optical effect.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Sashiko Gals, a collective of female artisans formed in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, recreated the Polo Bear using patches of indigo denim and chambray.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of recreated
Verb
  • Now, officials in the nation's capital have renewed their push for automation on Metro's Red Line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Now, following some ownership conniptions and a financial restructuring, McLaren Automotive is renewed, its previously rather technocratic approach tempered by a strong sense of history.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewed
Verb
  • The American luxury jewelry brand renovated the 2,717-square-foot boutique at 371 North Rodeo Drive as part of a broader strategy to elevate the brand’s presence in key markets.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The massive Congress Hall is being renovated as a space for art and theater.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of renovated
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