freshen
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Over time, I plan to freshen up the Vibe and give it some much-needed love.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Next up: a spa-wide renovation to freshen up existing areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
When I’m ready to freshen up my fridge, I tend to work up a loose step ladder depending on my energy and the kind of week I’m having.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2026
After giving a number of key players some form of a rest in the 3-2 win against Qarabag on Tuesday, Howe made six changes to freshen up his side.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
One decided to barter a stack of her wedding bracelets and commissioned a white-washer to freshen the walls of the stairwell.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
I find they sometimes pick up odors, but a thorough wash in cool water and mild soap, followed by a thorough air dry freshens them.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2023
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro freshens the soup, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses adds a tart sweetness that balances the richness of the meat.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
But it freshens their team up and they don't have anything to worry about squad-wise.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2022
Workers get no views, but the ceilings are high, the indirect light is ample, and a plant-filled green wall freshens the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2017
I have been green, too, Miss Eyre,—ay, grass green: not a more vernal tint freshens you now than once freshened me.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Chang’s, overhauled Red Lobster’s menu, introduced a happy hour and freshened up the marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
This influx of freshwater freshened the surface ocean, strengthening vertical stratification and preventing cold surface water from mixing downward.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2025
Block has freshened up its product offerings enough to drive its best growth in over two years on a key metric, but that wasn’t enough to lift its stock in Thursday’s extended session.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2025
Boss Pep Guardiola has freshened up the squad with five new signings, including re-energising the midfield with the acquisition of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
At four bells of the first watch the wind freshened.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
Salonen found renewal not from the desperation of rethinking but from freshening, illuminating the perception of exceptional young musicians first encountering greatness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The result is the cooling and freshening that researchers observe south of Greenland.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2025
"I was really surprised they came out with the same team after half-time because they needed some energy and freshening up," he said.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024
That could mean freshening up your decorating or perhaps tackling a larger project like redoing a bathroom or kitchen.
From Slate ● May 6, 2024
But now they were freshening as when the breeze rises.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
