as in to restart
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Recent Examples of reactivate
The current bombardment does not create a new wound so much as reactivate the generational trauma and militarization that structure life in Iran and across the Middle East.
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Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The federal agency was initially given a March 23 deadline to reactivate the employees but successfully sought an extension.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
It can be reused time and time again -- just re-shake it to reactivate the cooling whenever needed.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Should residents reactivate their autopay, the full amount due on their account will be withdrawn from their bank account.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
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Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The federal agency was initially given a March 23 deadline to reactivate the employees but successfully sought an extension.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
It can be reused time and time again -- just re-shake it to reactivate the cooling whenever needed.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Should residents reactivate their autopay, the full amount due on their account will be withdrawn from their bank account.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivate
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Since the ceasefire, his public comments have veered from threats to restart bombing to declarations that a peace deal was at hand.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Tennessee released a new lethal injection process in December 2024, and restarted executions in 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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And he's been reinvented on the Late Show as Stephen Colbert the person instead of Stephen Colbert, the character.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Goldschmied introduces Agolde, a total-look contemporary brand that reinvents the idea of jeanswear and sportswear using next generation fibers.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Four Season Miami's pride and joy is its lush two-acre rooftop terrace, recently refreshed with stylish new chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Drain in colander and refresh with cold water.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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In just two years since it was resurrected, there’s been solid growth at the Scottish event, with the EIFF25 lineup including 43 new feature films — 18 of them world premieres — plus in conversations sessions with major filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Thomas, and Ken Loach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Since Drive to Survive resurrected the sport in 2018, the fan base has grown by over 68 percent globally.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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“Reactivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivate. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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