as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
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 restored
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 recovered
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 revived
Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 6 Apr. 2026
The new pope revived traditions including greeting worshipers in 10 languages and carrying the cross on Good Friday, signaling departures from recent papal practice.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Hyderabad’s top order failed to get going again, and it was reduced to 26-4 before Heinrich Klaasen (62) and Nitish Reddy (56) revived the innings.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Charles’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, revived the Maundy Thursday ceremonies early in her 70-year reign.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The legislation was revived this week after the Economic Matters committee originally voted it down on Monday.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
The Raiders also registered a 3-14 record, and Smith didn’t look like the guy who revived his career in Seattle.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Plants can't be revived after the disease takes hold, so any measures to prevent it from happening should be top of mind for home gardeners.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The prolific Texas songwriter revived Billy McLane as the central character in Age of the Ram, his latest studio effort released on Friday via Island Records.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The state Department of Environmental Management revived the plan in 1991, due in no small part to the energy of senior planner Ginny Leslie.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 6 Apr. 2026
The new pope revived traditions including greeting worshipers in 10 languages and carrying the cross on Good Friday, signaling departures from recent papal practice.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Hyderabad’s top order failed to get going again, and it was reduced to 26-4 before Heinrich Klaasen (62) and Nitish Reddy (56) revived the innings.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Charles’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, revived the Maundy Thursday ceremonies early in her 70-year reign.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The legislation was revived this week after the Economic Matters committee originally voted it down on Monday.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
The Raiders also registered a 3-14 record, and Smith didn’t look like the guy who revived his career in Seattle.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Plants can't be revived after the disease takes hold, so any measures to prevent it from happening should be top of mind for home gardeners.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The prolific Texas songwriter revived Billy McLane as the central character in Age of the Ram, his latest studio effort released on Friday via Island Records.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a social media post, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent drew on the symbolism of Easter, the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of the finest original details were restored, from the 1930s blue mosaic floor in the soaring brasserie to the aged mirrors, marble staircase, and glass elevator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The historic property was most recently restored by the founder of Ryanair.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered after blowing a 23-point lead to beat rookie Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks 116-103 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010 and also recovered near Gilgo Beach.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The local population could relish seeing their own history recreated, from the early migrations from Europe to the present day.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The helicopter broke a water line for the building’s sprinkler system, then came to a stop inverted inside the building.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Located in the Silicon Valley hub of Mountain View, the past and future intersect, offering visitors a deeper understanding of how modern computing and artificial intelligence came to be.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But well before that, Madsen sees a big opportunity to put his name in the history books by successfully guiding the Broncos to a smooth and successful transition into the reborn Pac-12.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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