freshen up
phrasal verb
freshened up; freshening up; freshens up
: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh
I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.
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The countdown to summer is on, which means now is the perfect time to freshen up your outdoor space.
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Strong Artificial Smells Filling your home with a beautiful fragrance is a great way to freshen up the space, create an ambience, and even mask unwanted pet odors!
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Ancelotti felt that Mangan, who had focused on developing Stockport’s attackers, would have freshened up the Madrid coaching set-up.
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The microfiber interior will help freshen up your shoes in just one cycle.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 25 May 2025
Strong Artificial Smells Filling your home with a beautiful fragrance is a great way to freshen up the space, create an ambience, and even mask unwanted pet odors!
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Ancelotti felt that Mangan, who had focused on developing Stockport’s attackers, would have freshened up the Madrid coaching set-up.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The microfiber interior will help freshen up your shoes in just one cycle.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for freshen up
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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