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Recent Examples of freshen Based on the colorful advertising depicting smiling babies and their mothers, parents may have actually believed Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup could calm their children, freshen their breath and relieve their constipation. Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 Switching roles to freshen things on the first and third line may be an option for the coaching staff if a losing streak sets in. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 Many people use it to freshen their hair between washes or to extend the life of their color treatments.1 Most experts say dry shampoo is safe to use occasionally. Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 Spot cleaning stains or using a home dry cleaning kit to freshen the fabric will also keep the coat looking better. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freshen
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Verb
  • Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
  • These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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  • Golf Odds To Win Houston Open Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Over the course of a week, Britton and three coaches — DIY and home design specialist Angela Rose, parenting coach Destini Davis, and stylist Taryn Hicks— will help the mom create a better living space, while helping to refresh her wardrobe and give her parenting advice.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alessandro Michele revived this low-top, lace-up style in 2020, adding an archival label from the ’70s on the tongue, and keeping the textured GG sole, as well.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Gaza has seen an intense bombing campaign, with the territory’s health ministry saying at least 100 people have been killed in the space of 24 hours, bringing the total number of the dead to 1,163 since Israel renewed its military operations in the strip on March 18.
    Lauren Izso, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Australian government announced plans in December 2024 to strengthen these measures by introducing financial penalties for platforms that fail to reach or renew commercial agreements.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • While the building has been renovated several times in the past few years, the front office and several classrooms in the front part of the building remain.
    Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
  • April 3, 2025 Located near Philadelphia's ritzy Rittenhouse Square, the elegant 162-year-old home was restored and renovated in 2019.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Freshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshen. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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