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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The Israeli military announced preparations to receive the 20 living hostages at the Re’im base, located close to the Gaza border, including the creation of a dedicated area where they will be checked by medical officials and freshen up before reuniting with their families.
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Looking to freshen up your travel style?
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The stick vacuum quickly converts to a handheld model, with both a brush and extended-reach crevice attachment, that makes quick work of freshening up upholstery, dusting doorframes, and more.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Folks swear by it for everything from wiping down kitchen counters to freshening up laundry, but despite its many uses, apple cider vinegar isn’t the miracle cleaner for everything.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Looking to freshen up your travel style?
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The stick vacuum quickly converts to a handheld model, with both a brush and extended-reach crevice attachment, that makes quick work of freshening up upholstery, dusting doorframes, and more.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Folks swear by it for everything from wiping down kitchen counters to freshening up laundry, but despite its many uses, apple cider vinegar isn’t the miracle cleaner for everything.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freshen up
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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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