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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By restoring full expensing for equipment purchases and research and development, the law lets businesses invest in growing instead of taxing those investments.

— Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
Tenants have said the living conditions there are considered life-threatening, such as restoring electricity and air conditioning.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 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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First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Where Americans once invoked this interpretation of Washington to bring an end to slavery, conservatives are now reviving it in a way that denies the institution really mattered at all.

— John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

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Visitors explore a Miniland made from LEGO bricks recreating local city landmarks, watch short films in a 4D Cinema with wind, rain and snow effects, ride small attractions and build alongside LEGO Master Model Builders.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
If someone has already created the applet (the chances are good for common apps), there's no sense in recreating it for yourself.

— Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 23 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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To some, renovating and reopening a midsize concert hall in 2026 is a perilous venture.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
The project is part of a long-term vision for the school that includes adding a new academic wing along with renovating existing learning and ministry spaces, according to the academy.

— Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

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