Examples of resurrect in a Sentence
The story is about a scientist who claimed that he could resurrect the dead.
He is trying to resurrect his acting career.
an old government program that is being resurrected
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The Minnesota politicians resurrecting the George Floyd debacle.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Luke and his fellow rebel demigods fall under Kronos’ influence as the Titan manipulates them into helping resurrect him.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The bills largely build upon — or resurrect — legislation that was passed in previous sessions or was considered, but fell short.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Luke and his fellow rebel demigods fall under Kronos’ influence as the Titan manipulates them into helping resurrect him.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The bills largely build upon — or resurrect — legislation that was passed in previous sessions or was considered, but fell short.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Resurrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurrect. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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resurrect
verb
res·ur·rect
ˌrez-ə-ˈrekt 
1
: to raise from the dead : bring back to life
2
: to bring to attention or into use again
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