freshen
verb (used with object)
to make fresh; refresh, revive, or renew.
freshening
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present participleof freshen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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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
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
