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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The Four Seasons took over this property—formerly the Loews Regency—in 2020, then did a top-to-tail renovation phased over two years, refreshing the lobby, guest rooms, suites, and fitness center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Consider refreshing your bio so your work and kindness read clearly.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

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The order came a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian driver in Maine and a week after one shot and killed a motorist in Houston, renewing criticism of the agency’s tactics during enforcement operations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
In an interview, Rituals‘ chief operating officer Gregory Bruyer said that, on average, the brand will be renewing more than 40 boutiques each working day, with around 100 teams across Europe.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 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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