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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 This program aims to revitalize the area by attracting 1,000 new residents. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 The group is also in the earlier stages of revitalizing two key locations starting with the historic Hotel Regina Olga in Cernobbio. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 Finally recognizing the crisis, the league introduced its new rules in 2023 in an effort to heal and revitalize itself. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Mac Jones has revitalized his career with the San Francisco 49ers. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
Verb
  • Maybe another manager could’ve done or said something to restore their confidence and shake them out of their long funks a little bit quicker.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • As with prevention, daily skin care is foundational, with regular moisturizing needed to restore the protective barrier.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • So quick, so dangerous in the final third, and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Fly Who Flew to Space author, who was styled by Molly Dickson, revived a vintage 1995 John Galliano checkered suit featuring a peplum blazer and a pencil skirt.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with a bunch of tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the slightly higher sticker price.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Some shoppers admitted to purchasing multiple colors to refresh their bedroom vibe year-round thanks to the set’s budget-friendly price point and all-season functionality.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • That’s why Cristobal returned in 2022, leaving a pretty good gig in Oregon to help resurrect a once-proud program.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Also this week, the beloved choco taco has been resurrected thanks to gourmet ice cream chain Salt & Straw.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Everything felt renewed and each debut collection a redefining of the new era.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • After the show was renewed for Season 2 in April, the streamer reversed its decision and canceled the series a few months later, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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