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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery
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as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character
the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined
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Recent Examples of regenerate
Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
When heated, the solvent releases the lithium into a purified stream and regenerates itself for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Verb
The findings of this recent study show that the default behavior of these systems is to compress meaning toward what is most familiar, recognizable and easy to regenerate.
—Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
When heated, the solvent releases the lithium into a purified stream and regenerates itself for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state.
—Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
Verb
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Revoice shows how artificial intelligence and wearable tech can work together to restore something deeply human.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mahan’s path to Sacramento surely would be paved with stories of this city, from shutting down the infamous homeless encampment at Columbus Park to restoring the city’s reputation as one of the safest big cities in America.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Thirty years ago, the firestorm over a 21-day shutdown revived Bill Clinton's presidency and grievously wounded Newt Gingrich's speakership.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Simon is trying to blend in while suppressing his secret power to bend and manipulate ionic energy while Trevor's true purpose for acting in Wonder Man isn't just about rehabilitating his image.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Starting Wednesday, aquarium visitors will be able to see Porkchop — and other sea turtles — be rehabilitated with the opening of a new area that includes a roughly 4,000-gallon pool.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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And in a news conference this week, New Orleans’ police superintendent questioned ICE’s arrest of one of the agency’s recruits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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As detailed above, Benfica were off the pace in the league, out of the two Portuguese cups and seemingly heading out of Europe — all with a squad filled with questionable recruits, creaking veterans and unproven kids.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some users said their For You pages refreshed endlessly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade have been refreshed for 2026 and have in my mind added more refinement.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Looking back on the second season now, what was the biggest challenge in resurrecting this story after a decade?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chris Waugh Nottingham Forest Matty Cash Remembering that the brief was ‘ideal’ signing, rather than one that is likely to happen, there would be a lot of logic to Nottingham Forest resurrecting their summer interest in one of their academy graduates.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Funk said the site offers deals six to 12 times the value, compared to redeeming points for cash back.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This ticket must be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office or one of the nine district offices, such as the one in Miami Lakes at 14621 Oak Ln.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ebrahimi’s death has also renewed attention on the case of another Iranian boxer, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, who is on death row.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In December 2023, all four members—Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé—renewed their group contract with YG Entertainment.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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