freshen up

verb

freshened up; freshening up; freshens up
: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh
I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.

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Your canal visit will last a couple of hours, leaving you ample time to get back to your room to relax and freshen up before dinner. — Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Orange peels freshen up garbage disposals, fridges, microwaves, and trash cans. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 For anyone needing to freshen up on proper show etiquette, here’s a guide on how to attend a concert and not ruin it for others. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 During the previous World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium (or New York New Jersey stadium, as FIFA calls it), halftimes on the pitch usually feature pitch staff maintaining and freshening up the field. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for freshen up

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“Freshen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshen%20up. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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