freshen

verb

ˈfre-shən How to pronounce freshen (audio)
Definition of freshennext
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 Managers can then make a total of five substitutions each during the match – to freshen things up or switch tactics and so on. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Dry the towels on medium heat or, if possible, line dry in sunlight to naturally disinfect and freshen the fabric. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026 Test vinegar for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area on colored sheets before using it to freshen them. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freshen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshen
  1. restore
  2. refresh
  3. revive
  4. renew
  5. renovate
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  • The utility later cleared residents to return to every building except the 600 building while crews worked to restore power.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of restore
Verb
  • This past month, when the entire city was in the grip of basketball mania, my eyes have felt newly refreshed by the abundance of royal blue and traffic-cone orange on the streets.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of refresh
Verb
  • Buena Park police attempted to revive Jasmine at the scene, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to UCI Medical Center, prosecutors said.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • The creative bet, the strategic decision to revive a 14-year-old campaign and the campaign adaptation to resonate with Gen Z were human calls.
    — Dreen Yang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of revive
Verb
  • The decision — announced on the deadline for the trade partners to determine whether to renew the deal for another 16 years — won't invalidate the agreement, which will stay in effect for another decade.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The Federal Reserve attributes much of the gap to a capital stock the United States renews faster than anyone else, and the IMF to European firms that stay too small and invest too little to reach the frontier.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of renew
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  • The data center is expected to cost about $107 million to build and will be hosted within an existing building, which will be renovated on the inside but left relatively intact on the outside.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Now teams are renovating more frequently, and not just new builds or major overhauls, but small renovations of club or premium spaces.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of renovate

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