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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
Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The interior was also fully restored with rich, tan leather.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Those changes restored stability and extended solvency for decades.
—Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
On each occasion, Hurzeler immediately restored his trusted captain to the starting lineup at Boscagli’s expense.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Markets, which soared to records last week on the hope that peace could finally come to the region and energy supplies will be restored, have come under pressure again.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Obama administration restored diplomatic relations and struck Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Apr. 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
The same applies to energy systems, which have been frequently targeted by Russian missile strikes but often quickly restored by the national emergency service.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The interior was also fully restored with rich, tan leather.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Those changes restored stability and extended solvency for decades.
—Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
On each occasion, Hurzeler immediately restored his trusted captain to the starting lineup at Boscagli’s expense.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Markets, which soared to records last week on the hope that peace could finally come to the region and energy supplies will be restored, have come under pressure again.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Obama administration restored diplomatic relations and struck Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Verb
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Familiar formulas cannot simply be revived.—
Nawaf M. Al-Thani,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frank Zappa’s estate has revived their archival Vaulternative Records for the first time in nearly a decade to showcase a Mothers of Invention session from 1966.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then all the old problems returned.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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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Some of climbing and kayaking was recreated on sets, but Kormákur also insisted on pairing those with actual locations.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obituary shared that McLemore was particularly passionate about creating and refining the Big Bob Gibson barbecue sauces, one of which – the white sauce – is so popular that people across the country have recreated it.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Saving the night sky is more an investment over time as light fixtures are updated, old lighting is replaced with LEDs and motion timers are installed.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cora, who was an infielder on the Red Sox 2007 World Series championship team and managed them to a franchise-record 108 wins and another title in ‘18, will be replaced on an interim basis by Chad Tracy.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This new statute requires various property owners, including HOAs, to either remove nonfunctional turf or begin irrigating it with reclaimed water.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes all a space needs is refreshed containers.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 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
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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