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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The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
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His mother began paying taxes in 1993 after public outrage at the cost of restoring Windsor Castle following a devastating fire the previous year.
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Others could find your go-getter approach refreshing, while some may experience it as confrontational.
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For those more keen on refreshing their homes, our team also has plenty of decor and appliance picks—including a luxury coffee maker—to recommend.
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And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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The clip became fresh ammunition for critics of MMA's weight-cut culture, reviving calls for tighter fight-week monitoring, rehydration limits, or additional weight classes.
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection welcomes the Moon, which forms a supportive sextile to renewing Pluto in your 2nd House of Finances and Values.
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Two senators are renewing their push to greatly expand access to methadone treatment for opioid addiction.
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Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets.
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Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
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While Holloway was busy developing Vodkress, Deniot set to work renovating the farm.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
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“Refreshening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshening. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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