as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
cool glasses of lemonade freshened us after a day of hard work outside
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Recent Examples of freshen
Based on the colorful advertising depicting smiling babies and their mothers, parents may have actually believed Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup could calm their children, freshen their breath and relieve their constipation.
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Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Switching roles to freshen things on the first and third line may be an option for the coaching staff if a losing streak sets in.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Many people use it to freshen their hair between washes or to extend the life of their color treatments.1
Most experts say dry shampoo is safe to use occasionally.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Spot cleaning stains or using a home dry cleaning kit to freshen the fabric will also keep the coat looking better.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Switching roles to freshen things on the first and third line may be an option for the coaching staff if a losing streak sets in.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Many people use it to freshen their hair between washes or to extend the life of their color treatments.1
Most experts say dry shampoo is safe to use occasionally.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Spot cleaning stains or using a home dry cleaning kit to freshen the fabric will also keep the coat looking better.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alessandro Michele revived this low-top, lace-up style in 2020, adding an archival label from the ’70s on the tongue, and keeping the textured GG sole, as well.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Australian government announced plans in December 2024 to strengthen these measures by introducing financial penalties for platforms that fail to reach or renew commercial agreements.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The city renewed the facility’s operating permit in December.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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While the building has been renovated several times in the past few years, the front office and several classrooms in the front part of the building remain.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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April 3, 2025 Located near Philadelphia's ritzy Rittenhouse Square, the elegant 162-year-old home was restored and renovated in 2019.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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