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 sophisticated marble bathroom, with its light-up make-up mirror and heated toilet seat, was a calming space to freshen up and get ready for a long flight.
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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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With spring officially here, now’s the time to freshen up your style.
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Use them to freshen up during a layover, or deal with a minor spill.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Some of his customers swear by it for getting rid of stubborn pit stains and freshening up musty towels, too.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals on Fashion & Beauty
With spring officially here, now’s the time to freshen up your style.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025
Use them to freshen up during a layover, or deal with a minor spill.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 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 7 May. 2025.
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