Thesaurus results for REFRESHEN

refreshen

verb

ri-ˈfre-shən

Definition of refreshen

as in to refresh

to bring back to a former condition or vigor refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water

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On Tuesday, Marvell Technology is hosting an investor day, and some refreshed targets could help the AI semiconductor trade.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
And in China, Hill noted the progress the new leadership team has made over the past six months, and detailed plans to tighten up the region’s digital channels and refresh physical doors.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of refresh

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Set the scene The Homestead screams quirky, artful, and vintage yet restored—capturing a whimsical, fairytale ambiance embellished with hints of Southern charm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But a federal judge ruled that the administration failed to provide due process, and ordered that hard passes to dozens of reporters be restored.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of restore

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However, in the 7th century, this all vanished; the temples were abandoned and later looted, and Kea never again revived its trade or harbor settlements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has revived Yemen's civil war after a four-year ceasefire.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

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Organizers had been unable to renew their contract, and Stern suspected something was happening behind the scenes.

— Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Although restaurant management did not respond to a request from The Sacramento Bee for comment, Kelly Rule, senior vice president of leasing for Pappas Investments told The Bee the restaurant chose not to renew its lease.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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