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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshening
  1. restoring
  2. refreshing
  3. reviving
  4. recreating
  5. renewing
  6. freshening
  7. renovating
Verb
  • Japan is gradually restoring generation, but much of Europe remains below the levels reached a decade ago.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Right now, the biggest projects include new bathrooms and restoring the rink's original maple skating floor.
    — Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • Venus enters Libra and your 1st House of Self, refreshing your confidence, charm, style, and personal magnetism.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Consider refreshing your profile photo today, because comfort and honesty reinforce your confidence.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • India's monsoon arrived nearly 40 percent below normal in June before reviving in July, narrowing the deficit to around 16 percent.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The rest of Krieger’s band is also topnotch and does a wonderful job reviving these Doors numbers in ways that are true to the original recordings but still manage to feel excitingly fresh.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • Director Josh Greenbaum revealed during the panel that recreating Lord Dark Helmet’s signature look required plenty of attention to detail — right down to Moranis’ eyewear.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • If adopting that model requires rebuilding those workflows, recreating evaluation frameworks and rediscovering years of operational learning, the cost of switching extends far beyond changing an API.
    — Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of recreating
Verb
  • Imray and Cacace seem likely starters in the wing-back roles, with James and O’Brien renewing their partnership in holding midfield.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sherrill joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in renewing their calls for the Delaney Hall facility, which reopened last year as an ICE detention facility, to close.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewing
Verb
  • These aromatherapy inhalers are perfect for freshening your immediate air.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Definition of freshening
Verb
  • However, CheckSammy is best for households renovating or undertaking major decluttering.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea just finished renovating its spa, reopening it this year as Kai Holo Spa.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of renovating
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