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
The baking soda will remove stains and freshen the dishwasher.
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
There probably needs to be a clear out to freshen things up for both the players and the club.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Walmart has stepped up investments in its stores to freshen its look and counter negative perceptions that higher-income shoppers might have.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
While leaning into Weill’s reputation for jackets, blouses and handsome outwear, done up in artisanal tweeds and fine silks and wools from Italy, Weill brought on a new design team to freshen its offer and styling under his direction.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
There probably needs to be a clear out to freshen things up for both the players and the club.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Walmart has stepped up investments in its stores to freshen its look and counter negative perceptions that higher-income shoppers might have.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
While leaning into Weill’s reputation for jackets, blouses and handsome outwear, done up in artisanal tweeds and fine silks and wools from Italy, Weill brought on a new design team to freshen its offer and styling under his direction.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
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The Trump administration has demanded Columbia make widespread changes to its disciplinary policies and admissions before the funding is restored.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Today's announcement is a welcome step toward restoring a common-sense safety standard.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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While Samsung is expected to refresh its foldables later this year, Motorola arguably holds the performance crown for now.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the hotel reopened after a massive renovation, refreshing the 179 rooms and suites (but thankfully leaving the Mayfair’s eponymous garden untouched).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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For the past five years, the PA Flax Project co-founder and CEO has been working to revive the flax-for-linen industry in Pennsylvania.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 May 2025
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Cash is among those here hoping that President Trump’s promises to revive the coal industry’s fortunes after years of decline from cheaper natural gas, rising mining costs and environmental regulation will pan out.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The oldest rail tunnel in the world, a London Tube section dating from 1863, was completely renovated — including the complex task of changing the old-fashion ballasted track to modern direct rail fixation — using this repair-in-place approach.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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It was renovated between 2015 to 2020 and now boasts a series of dormitory-style rooms and private rooms as well as cozy sitting areas and a community kitchen.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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