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
Other costs like hiring a painter to freshen up the kitchen or fixing the shower head would be under your purview.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026
“I’m gonna take a quick potty break and freshen up, if you don’t mind. Then we’ll be on our way.”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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
The third channel promises to be a mixed bag of the freshened and familiar, today’s icons and tomorrow’s sentimental favorites, with the mix heavily tilted toward combustion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
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
And though they won that game, and freshened up their pitching staff by calling up Bobby Miller on Saturday for some extra length, Roberts had his hands tied as Gonsolin started to lose command.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2025
I freshened up a bit and went down.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
The result is the cooling and freshening that researchers observe south of Greenland.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2025
These include freshening up your workout routine, trying a new fitness class, or taking part in a challenge for a short length of time - like cycling a certain number of miles in a month.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
That could mean freshening up your decorating or perhaps tackling a larger project like redoing a bathroom or kitchen.
From Slate ● May 6, 2024
Like the bees progressing from bud to bud and the extra zippy birds darting through the trees, I too go busily about with my own spring rituals of freshening things up and airing things out.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2024
The moon slipped behind a rolling gray carpet of clouds, and the freshening gusts smelled wet.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
