as in to refresh
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water
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Recent Examples of refreshen
America has yet to take stock of what happened in 2016 and the strange circumstances that made the frequently loutish Mr. Trump an instrument for refreshening our political culture.
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Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018
Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refreshen
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Over the past couple of years, more brands have been jumping into the fiber game to meet this growing consumer need and refresh the category.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even something as simple as a new throw pillow or lightweight blanket can make all the difference when refreshing your home, and Wayfair has a large selection of spring-ready pieces that are currently on sale for less than $50.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The safest way to restore shine without damage is to use high-quality wood polish, according to Shimek.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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That includes restoring staffing at embassies, which in recent years were hit hard by mutual expulsions of large numbers of diplomats, closures of offices and other restrictions.—
JILL LAWLESS AND AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel announced plans to revive the character with a new Disney+ series.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, with former content supplier Disney among those going it alone and striking their own chronology deals, and sports rights now scattered in France, Canal+ faces further challenges to revive the share price.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Less impressive was the following game, a meek 0-1 loss to West Ham United, which ended the quest for a Premier League title and renewed the striker debate like never before.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The debate over possible Medicaid cuts and renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will be two of the hardest policies to negotiate with the Senate.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshen. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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