as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
took a reviving vacation in the Caribbean
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as in resurrecting
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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as in restoring
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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as in recovering
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 reviving
Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Love guested on Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others, and reviving Woodstock ’94–era beef seemed as good a thing to talk about as that Hole reunion Love keeps edging us with.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
That could be because fashion has been obsessed with reviving boho-chic these past few seasons, thanks to labels like Chloé with Chemena Kamali at the helm.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
And aren’t politicians always talking about reviving the SRO anyway?
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Mar. 2026
Brad’s son has been with him during his entire journey of reviving the Illinois program, first as a player and now as an assistant coach in charge of the Illini’s powerful offense.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
But instead of reviving the franchise, Paul has likely killed it, at least according to one former Bachelorette.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Rodríguez was looking to resolve a long-running investment dispute and enroll Exxon in reviving the OPEC nation’s collapsing oil industry.
—Joshua Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
However, some experts believe that the United States and Israel’s joint attacks on Iran and the killing of Tehran’s previous supreme leader may have raised Kim’s bar for reviving dialogue with Washington.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Several organizations said during a Capitol Hill briefing last week that reviving the Congressional Nigeria Caucus — which went dormant several years ago — was their primary legislative goal.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Love guested on Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others, and reviving Woodstock ’94–era beef seemed as good a thing to talk about as that Hole reunion Love keeps edging us with.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
That could be because fashion has been obsessed with reviving boho-chic these past few seasons, thanks to labels like Chloé with Chemena Kamali at the helm.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
And aren’t politicians always talking about reviving the SRO anyway?
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Mar. 2026
Brad’s son has been with him during his entire journey of reviving the Illinois program, first as a player and now as an assistant coach in charge of the Illini’s powerful offense.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
But instead of reviving the franchise, Paul has likely killed it, at least according to one former Bachelorette.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Rodríguez was looking to resolve a long-running investment dispute and enroll Exxon in reviving the OPEC nation’s collapsing oil industry.
—Joshua Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
However, some experts believe that the United States and Israel’s joint attacks on Iran and the killing of Tehran’s previous supreme leader may have raised Kim’s bar for reviving dialogue with Washington.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The mint julep is simple, refreshing, and perfect for bourbon cocktail lovers.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Americans need rebalancing — without resurrecting government bullying or Hollywood propagandizing.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.—
David Cook,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Missile stocks can be burned down quickly in a high-end campaign, and restoring them remains a significant industrial challenge.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Currently, the small pup is recovering in the shelter's ICU, where staff are monitoring him closely and giving him plenty of attention.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is recovering at his residence in Minnesota.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Monarch's spa also focuses on restorative wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homeowners and buyers are looking for quiet, restorative corners and cozy reading nooks (there's a 46% increase in interest for that on Zillow) that bare and open McMansions just can't provide.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Either way, with the moon renewing itself here on April 17, a fresh start arrives regarding your mindset and communication style.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Maybe recreating the moment with him as a joke in practice.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Candelora cautioned that the state’s large budget surpluses of the past seven years may be coming to an end due to economic volatility as thousands of residents are preparing their annual April 15 income tax returns.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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With the streamers coming to Europe and investing, there’s an opportunity to create more shows, but also local shows.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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