How to Use freshen in a Sentence

freshen

verb
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  • Can I freshen your drink?
  • The hot water will tamp down the frizz and freshen your braids.
    — Danielle James, Allure, 9 Dec. 2021
  • The top notes of freesia and plum also help to freshen it up.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Greenery is a great way to freshen up your home (and clean the air).
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
  • If so, find neutral colors to freshen up the look of the home.
    — Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2021
  • These are great to freshen up and start your day with a little pick-me-up.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021
  • The scent is a scrumptious linen fragrance that will freshen up any room.
    — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 29 Sep. 2020
  • They're designed to clean your dog's or cat's teeth as well as freshen its breath.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2022
  • During the lull, her glam squad took the stage and attempted to freshen up her look.
    — Halle Kiefer, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2020
  • But at the height of summer, why not freshen things up with a cob from the farmers market?
    — Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 15 July 2023
  • It’s also safe to use to freshen up the glass screens on monitors, tablets and phones.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Replacing grout can be a quick and cheap way to freshen up the look of your bathroom or kitchen.
    — The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Wednesday was a day off, as the Wings used a three-day break between games to freshen up for the second half.
    — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2022
  • This is a good way to freshen drapes when there's very little time to do anything else with them.
    — Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2020
  • The site is packed with thousands of summer wreaths that will freshen up your front door for the new season.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 5 June 2022
  • Painting a wall is one of the easiest ways to freshen up a room fast and with little cost.
    — Chelsea Evers, Country Living, 6 July 2022
  • Put aside time to freshen up your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The zest of a lime will freshen up a salad and add a citrus aroma into your home.
    — House Beautiful, 26 July 2022
  • To make your home shine, put away all the interior clutter and freshen up the paint.
    — Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2020
  • What can people do to freshen up their bed for summer’s hottest months?
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 July 2021
  • These tiny yet fabulous-smelling treats are a great way to freshen the laundry or to leave in a drawer.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • For the most part, people walk off the slopes with their skis slung over their shoulder and head straight to après; there's no need to change clothes or freshen up.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2021
  • To freshen your toilet bowl, pour in full-strength vinegar.
    — Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2021
  • This will help to freshen your breath and remove any lingering odor of beer.
    — Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Anyone looking for treats that helps freshen breath and clean teeth and doesn't mind spending a bit more for them.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Brushing your tongue helps to freshen breath and clean your mouth of any bacteria.
    — Bianca London, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The trainee freshens up after the aforementioned stakes.
    — John Cherwaspecial Contributor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2020
  • The new year is a good time to freshen up your bedding, which is much more affordable thanks to Parachute.
    — Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Adding houseplants and other greenery is a simple and cheap way to freshen up a small space.
    — Sarah Egge, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Always test a small area, but vodka in a spray bottle can freshen things up.
    — Clare Miers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024

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