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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Participants are assigned real projects, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and are offered training to refresh technical and soft skills.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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While sports bars have a mixed track record of late—Hooters filed for bankruptcy two months ago—investors have started showing heightened interest in refreshing the concept.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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The council has spent months deliberating the budget and, most recently, decided to restore funding for a residential parking program, youth events and immigrant legal aid.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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That could help restore the consistency and coherence the law requires and innovators deserve.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In recent years, critics like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have revived the concept of reverse discrimination.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Coco Chanel herself was a beacon of reincarnation having revived her brand against stunning odds in the post-WWII era.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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But efforts to renew that venture and bring the show to the Paramount+ streaming service have hit a major snag, according to three people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The president made a series of phone calls Friday to U.S. television news anchors to renew his calls on Iran to curb its nuclear program.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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“Refreshen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refreshen. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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