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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Plus, shop a beachy Yankee Candle to freshen up your home and fluffy bath towels, like these luxurious ones, to transform your bathroom into a five-star spa. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 City felt that, as well as freshening up the squad with new signings, new energy was needed in the coaching staff, too, though nobody left on bad terms. Sam Lee, New York Times, 8 July 2025 However, designers didn’t fully reinvent the wheel, instead making small yet noticeable tweaks to freshen up the silhouette, such as leaning into of-the-moment hues (hello, butter yellow) and details like metal adornments. Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025 Garlic and cumin bring most of the flavor, with scatters of parsley, olive oil and lemon juice freshening up the hyper-savory plate. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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