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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
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
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
As the mechanism is based on a circular redox system, AGXX technology is not consumed but continuously regenerated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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
Noun
Prior to their discoveries, it was thought that the brain was unable to change or regenerate after a certain point in early adulthood.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
As the mechanism is based on a circular redox system, AGXX technology is not consumed but continuously regenerated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
Verb
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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To that end, the organization works in partnership with archives, film libraries, museums and studios to restore works and develop access strategies through programming in festivals, cinematheques and educational institutions around the world.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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This article series explores how technology, regulation, and innovation can revive its competitiveness.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some women have stepped up to revive them.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The federal push aimed to repair, rehabilitate and replace old iron and steel pipes with new pipelines to improve safety.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Community members at the time cried and mourned as their hopes of rehabilitating and reopening the historic structure were reduced to ashes.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The older man wore a badge with a photo of himself as a new recruit.—
Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Following Saturday's loss to Clemson, Belichick said he's been honest with recruits about the long-term plan the Tar Heels have to build the program.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The fourth installment of the brands’ collaboration infuses playful details into elevated design, offering new styles in addition to refreshed versions of the Classic Platform and Trailbreak sneakers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Darnold looks resurrected in Seattle, playing his best football.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 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
Verb
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Season 1 is set to bow in October, with Season 2 — which was recently renewed — rolling out new episodes through 2027.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ballard was just renewed for a second season, and there’s always The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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