freshen
verb (used with object)
to make fresh; refresh, revive, or renew.
has freshened
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present perfectof freshen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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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
The teams are coming off a relatively late bye, which has freshened them up for the back half of the season.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2023
Global warming is actually one reason – melting of Antarctic land ice has freshened and cooled the ocean surface, allowing for more sea ice to form.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 13, 2017
I am going to be here another week: as I think it really has freshened me up a bit.
From Two Suffolk Friends by Francis Hindes Groome
