1
as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances
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2
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee
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3
as in to recover
to gain consciousness again
the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address
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Recent Examples of revive
The singer wore the brand’s Hillcliffe Slingback High Court heels in a vibrant hot pink hue, reviving the Barbiecore pink trend.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label, paying homage to the brand's past.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and mass closures in 2018 — followed by a few unsuccessful attempts at reviving the brand — the company has opened a spot in Kansas City, Kansas, at Tanger Kansas City at Legends.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The following year, it was revived at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in a production led by Earle Hyman and Mantan Moreland.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the label, paying homage to the brand's past.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and mass closures in 2018 — followed by a few unsuccessful attempts at reviving the brand — the company has opened a spot in Kansas City, Kansas, at Tanger Kansas City at Legends.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The following year, it was revived at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in a production led by Earle Hyman and Mantan Moreland.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The new all-ages event space resurrected the store's tradition of hosting in-store live music events on Broad Ripple's main strip.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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About 1,500 employees in the state Department of Human Services' Division of County Operations will be furloughed Friday unless federal funding is restored, according to the agency's website.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even if Elizabeth recovered, the odds were stacked against her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Bengals then lined up for a desperation onside kick and, thanks to the slightest of touches off a Bears player’s foot, managed to recover the ball to get possession back.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Grossmont board declined to renew the contract of Christian Wallis, its previous chief executive, in March without providing a public reason for the dismissal.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Screens displayed the election results, periodically refreshed as onlookers awaited the most recent vote tally.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, Mike’s work empowers patients to preserve their individuality while feeling refreshed, confident, and wholly themselves.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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