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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Experts say there were also concerns the transfer could trigger protests from the North and undermine efforts to restart Pyongyang's talks with the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
The city government is also restarting the interagency Security Infrastructure Working Group, which Mamdani said was disbanded in 2024.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of restart

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On Tuesday, Marvell Technology is hosting an investor day, and some refreshed targets could help the AI semiconductor trade.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
And in China, Hill noted the progress the new leadership team has made over the past six months, and detailed plans to tighten up the region’s digital channels and refresh physical doors.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of refresh

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Madonna has spent her career borrowing, referencing, resurrecting and reinventing, but never at the expense of distinctly looking and feeling like herself.

— Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
The original idea was to resurrect their side project with Eno, which produced a single album in 1995.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

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