Thesaurus results for REFRESHENING

refreshening

verb

present participle of refreshen

as in restoring

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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Although most state agencies and programs were cut by 4% in fiscal year 2026 and 5% in fiscal year 2027, Wolff said the fiscal year 2028 budget is not the time or place to begin talking about restoring budget cuts.

— Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
The federal money would go toward projects like restoring and rebuilding infrastructure, parks, schools and senior centers, as well as housing and residential support.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

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Usually, moving up just one container size every two to three years gives roots more room to grow while refreshing the potting mix with nutrients that support healthy, vigorous growth.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Though fit and fabric are steering market trends, color and patterns are proving to be important ways consumers are refreshing their denim style in 2026.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

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In an April letter, 11 board members asked that the program be suspended, pointing to the risk of renewing medications — including blood thinners on Doctronic's list — without catching changes in a patient's condition.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
That information includes the types of services covered by the renewal, the frequency and cost of renewing the service, and clear instructions on how to cancel the subscription or membership.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

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Kansas City is proposing a $100 million bond to support the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which aims to create and rehabilitate affordable housing in the city and address blight by renovating vacant properties.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
In June, the sheriff’s department requested a transfer of $890,722 toward renovating the indoor shooting range, which the council approved.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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