REACTIVATE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reactivate

verb

Definition of reactivate

as in to restart

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Recent Examples of reactivate Regular movement, such as standing or walking every 30-60 minutes, can help reactivate muscles and improve circulation. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 For the best results, use its gummies to help stall the process from within; apply its serum daily to repair damaged follicles; and schedule professional sessions for its Xvie XO Concentrate, a peptide- and exosome-rich treatment designed to reactivate dormant follicles. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Now, published this year in The Astrophysical Journal, the new study led by Alexander sets out to explain why these long-dormant systems reactivate. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 June 2026 Study authors said their findings suggest that psilocybin-containing mushrooms could temporarily reactivate brain function in people with late-stage dementia, but more research is necessary. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reactivate

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But the benchmark note restarted its ascent overnight, hitting its highest level since 2007.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Eight furnaces have already been restarted, and the companies have hired new workers while planning to add about a dozen more across plant operations, machining and maintenance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of restart

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This Santa Monica joint used to be a tony French restaurant, but recently reinvented itself as more of a casual spot to hang.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Numerous milestones, from Peart studying with jazz player Freddie Gruber and reinventing his playing style to writing Ghost Rider, a memoir about riding motorcycles and grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, are dotted along the way.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinvent

Verb

The British broadcaster on Thursday launched a competitive tender for Season 16, in which producers will pitch in a bake-off-style process to refresh the iconic sci-fi series.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
If even one lightly worn outfit per week can be aired or refreshed instead of washed, that adds up to hundreds of gallons of water saved and 52 fewer cycles wearing down your wardrobe.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Arnold Roma became one of the most persistent voices behind an effort to resurrect Fire Patrol, arguing that New York had lost more than an antiquated insurance service.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
American Horror Story will be resurrecting its beloved Coven this month.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026

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