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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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
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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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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
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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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Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshen. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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