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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Initially, Starboard went down the path of long-term value creation – refreshing the board and focusing on improving the company’s cost structure.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Conference Championship Weekend Odds and TV Schedule College football odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office or restore his powers.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Investments are imperative to restore systems to deliver essential basic services, like education, water and sanitation, health, nutrition, social welfare and social protection, leaving no child behind.Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Yes, even a classic gin and tonic can help revive American soils and support a regenerative agricultural transformation in the States.Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Officers Steven Sanchez and Adam Ahmad will face a jury of their peers in the case that revived discussion about policing and the city's approach to mental health services.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Maher, having just renewed for another two seasons, is likely to at least match Letterman.Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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After his election in January 2022, Mayor Adams continued the practice, renewing it with his signature every five days.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshen. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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