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 foaming tablets penetrate residue and grime build-up and freshen your disposal with a clean citrus scent.
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Alternatively, try a trendy mouthwash from Moon that freshens and whitens at the same time, without the use of fluoride or alcohol.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Freed from the day-to-day management of the party, but almost certain to run again for the presidency in 2027, Le Pen has been able to freshen the RN’s image and untether it from its reputation.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 4 July 2024
Images To freshen your memory, Gibbs joined NIS not long after completing his tour in Operation Desert Storm and retiring — all while mourning Shannon and Kelly, both of whom were murdered by drug dealer Pedro Hernandez while Gibbs was still overseas, about to return home.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Alternatively, try a trendy mouthwash from Moon that freshens and whitens at the same time, without the use of fluoride or alcohol.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Freed from the day-to-day management of the party, but almost certain to run again for the presidency in 2027, Le Pen has been able to freshen the RN’s image and untether it from its reputation.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 4 July 2024
Images To freshen your memory, Gibbs joined NIS not long after completing his tour in Operation Desert Storm and retiring — all while mourning Shannon and Kelly, both of whom were murdered by drug dealer Pedro Hernandez while Gibbs was still overseas, about to return home.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Sep. 2024
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To help restore the Order's righteous path, Lila then destroys the genetic thinking machine, Anirul, which has been Valya and Tula's AI breeding index program.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The answer is to restore some semblance of address security and not give away real email addresses like confetti—a situation made worse given email address are often a primary user credential alongside passwords to log into sites and services.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, a modular collection can be refreshed with new elements — such as detachable collars or sleeves — without requiring a complete overhaul of the product line.Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Drive only when alert and refreshed: Driving on 4 or 5 hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving with a 0.08 BAC (legal intoxication).Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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This past April, O’Grady won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which was to support a new performance art piece reviving an old character from her past work.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Deputy sheriffs and the Milwaukee Fire Department attempted to revive the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Beef, which was officially renewed in October, has added a new member to its season two ensemble.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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The show's producer, Sesame Workshop, has yet to ink a new programming deal with another streaming service after Max opted not to renew their contract with the show.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Top five international destinations – London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Singapore New Hotels A record number of new and renovated hotels have sprung up throughout the world, some in areas that aren’t always considered high traffic tourism spots.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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City leaders and advocates for the Louisville Free Public Library announced that the Library Foundation has raised $8 million in private donations throughout its ongoing campaign to renovate and reopen multiple libraries during a news conference Friday.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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