freshening

verb

Definition of fresheningnext
present participle of freshen
as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor cool glasses of lemonade freshened us after a day of hard work outside

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshening
  1. restoring
  2. reviving
  3. recreating
  4. renewing
  5. renovating
Verb
  • With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.
    Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.
    Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.
    María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.
    Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of recreating
Verb
  • Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While China has dismissed these allegations, claiming the facilities are merely service centers assisting citizens with tasks like renewing driver's licenses, critics and officials argue the operations serve a more sinister purpose.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of renewing
Verb
  • New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said the city had been in the process of renovating the malfunctioning bollards before hosting the Super Bowl in February.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Developers are planning, building and renovating retail centers all over metro Phoenix in 2025, providing residents new places to shop and dine without having to drive far from home.
    Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of renovating
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