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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalize
Fuller House appears to have revitalized Barber's love of acting — she's since appeared on Minutiae and That Girl Lay Lay and in the 2022 TV movie Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.
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Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
But after more conversations, the staff’s collective determination to not only revitalize the program but also develop the whole individual gave Celifie confidence in UCLA, prompting the wide receiver to shut down his recruitment.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Revitalization Unlimited previously announced plans to restore and revitalize the historic Garment House building at 1000 Broadway Blvd.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
But after more conversations, the staff’s collective determination to not only revitalize the program but also develop the whole individual gave Celifie confidence in UCLA, prompting the wide receiver to shut down his recruitment.
—
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Revitalization Unlimited previously announced plans to restore and revitalize the historic Garment House building at 1000 Broadway Blvd.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.
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Before Rhaenyra’s raven can be sent, though, Tyland Lannister arrives at the Gullet, with an armada only money can buy, to prise open Blackwater Bay and restore a shipping route to King’s Landing.
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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While no protest, demonstration, or amount of organizing can resurrect the dead, perhaps such actions can chart a new course.
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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