refresh
verb (used with object)
to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
refreshed
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past participleof refresh.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof refresh.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
refreshverb (used with object)to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
Example Sentences
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Built in 1976, the interior and exterior of the two-story home were lovingly refreshed to reflect Keaton’s signature modern black-and-white aesthetic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Our findings suggest that repeated use of Hinoki root essential oil at home may support sleep initiation, sleep continuity, and feeling refreshed in the morning."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
My colleagues have curated some great stories to help you get refreshed and reenergized this evening.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
That’s because data center equipment like servers and GPUs needs to be refreshed every few years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Then the johnny pump is blasting cool water everywhere and us and other kids running through it, refreshed and laughing.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
