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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After January, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff will take the remaining trees to freshen up existing fishing hotspots, according to a commission news release.
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Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Lemon Juice Like vinegar, lemon juice is another natural cleaner that can be used to freshen up the interiors of your fridge.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Generating positive word-of-mouth is the best way a nonprofit can authentically freshen up its marketing.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Or, freshen up their whole wardrobe with a custom fitting.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Lemon Juice Like vinegar, lemon juice is another natural cleaner that can be used to freshen up the interiors of your fridge.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Generating positive word-of-mouth is the best way a nonprofit can authentically freshen up its marketing.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Or, freshen up their whole wardrobe with a custom fitting.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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