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as in revived
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returned
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf
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Recent Examples of restored
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The restoration required four years of work, during which local artisans carefully restored the frescoes and ceilings in accordance with the most exacting traditional standards.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
An octogenarian plumber restored fixtures that dated back to his own childhood.
—Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
This shall pass, and American preeminence in science will be restored.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Thousands of residents lost power following the severe storms, though most service has since been restored.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The resort closed after the pandemic and a 2020 fire but has since reopened and been restored, with rates starting around $330 a night for the views and access to the hot springs.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Sheaks said the food bank has seen more people coming for assistance as power has been restored following the storms.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
He cannot be held indefinitely, but lawyers can make incremental motions to keep him in the facility until he is restored.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Adjective
The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Veteran substitute Arnautovic appeared to have restored Austria’s lead in the 67th minute from a goalmouth scramble, but that was ruled out as Stefan Posch handled in the area.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The restoration required four years of work, during which local artisans carefully restored the frescoes and ceilings in accordance with the most exacting traditional standards.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
An octogenarian plumber restored fixtures that dated back to his own childhood.
—Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
This shall pass, and American preeminence in science will be restored.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
Thousands of residents lost power following the severe storms, though most service has since been restored.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The resort closed after the pandemic and a 2020 fire but has since reopened and been restored, with rates starting around $330 a night for the views and access to the hot springs.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Sheaks said the food bank has seen more people coming for assistance as power has been restored following the storms.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
He cannot be held indefinitely, but lawyers can make incremental motions to keep him in the facility until he is restored.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This dumbed-down Goebbels gobbledygook revived talking points that Habermas had tried to quash during the Historikerstreit.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo wore vintage Miu Miu plaid slingbacks with low-rise denim last week, while Dua Lipa recently revived olive crocodile boots from John Galliano’s fall 2000 Dior collection.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The water-dropping helicopters returned during Friday's flare-up.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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His son Walter returned in 1961 with his wife Daphne, whose decade of dedicated work revived the gardens—and their daughter Felicity, alongside her husband Jeremy Peter‑Hoblyn, carried that legacy forward from the 1970s, allowing the grounds to flourish once again.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Rooms done in reclaimed wood come with gas fireplaces and Bulgari and L’Occitane toiletries.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This reportedly recreated the pion’s internal structure in remarkable detail.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The building, now a historical landmark, reopened its doors in 2015 after a restoration that recreated the original paint palette and 1930s carpeting and murals.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The sky blue and white Lionel Messi jerseys favored by Argentina fans were replaced by the canary yellow of Ecuador.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The president replaced several members of the board with White House advisers, family members of administration officials, donors and longtime supporters.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wednesday morning the Ikeda family refreshed the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards website to learn that they had been voted best pie shop in the nation.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The landscaping outside the temple was refreshed with vibrant San Diego-friendly plants and flowers.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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