How to Use freshen in a Sentence

freshen

verb
  • Can I freshen your drink?
  • The way your house smells does more than freshen the air.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
  • The top notes of freesia and plum also help to freshen it up.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2022
  • The hot water will tamp down the frizz and freshen your braids.
    — Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
  • With each new season comes the chance to freshen up your wardrobe.
    — Kara McGrath, Seventeen, 14 Mar. 2014
  • Use our tips to freshen your concrete.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Add a new dryer sheet to smelly shoes and boots to help freshen them.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
  • How, then, to freshen up a work that has been heard countless times?
    — cleveland.com, 12 Aug. 2019
  • Greenery is a great way to freshen up your home (and clean the air).
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
  • These are great to freshen up and start your day with a little pick-me-up.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021
  • The breath strips kill bad breath germs and freshen your breath with a cool mint flavor.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
  • They're designed to clean your dog's or cat's teeth as well as freshen its breath.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2022
  • If so, find neutral colors to freshen up the look of the home.
    — Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Paint derived from seaweed has been used to freshen up some rooms.
    — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 14 Jan. 2020
  • The scent is a scrumptious linen fragrance that will freshen up any room.
    — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 29 Sep. 2020
  • What can people do to freshen up their bed for summer’s hottest months?
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 July 2021
  • Nothing freshens a room up quite like sparkling baseboards and walls.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
  • So hit the salon every five to six weeks to keep hair healthy and freshen up ends.
    — Sharlyn Pierre, Allure, 4 Oct. 2017
  • This is a good way to freshen drapes when there's very little time to do anything else with them.
    — Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Looking to freshen up your home but not ready to make a big commitment?
    — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 7 Mar. 2019
  • During the lull, her glam squad took the stage and attempted to freshen up her look.
    — Halle Kiefer, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2020
  • She has been freshened since July and should be on or near the lead in her return.
    — Mike Battaglia, The Courier-Journal, 14 Oct. 2017
  • But at the height of summer, why not freshen things up with a cob from the farmers market?
    — Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 15 July 2023
  • 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
  • Replacing grout can be a quick and cheap way to freshen up the look of your bathroom or kitchen.
    — The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2021
  • The site is packed with thousands of summer wreaths that will freshen up your front door for the new season.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 5 June 2022
  • The zest of a lime will freshen up a salad and add a citrus aroma into your home.
    — House Beautiful, 26 July 2022
  • Sometimes, stars like to come backstage and freshen themselves up.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Painting a wall is one of the easiest ways to freshen up a room fast and with little cost.
    — Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 6 July 2022

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