reactivate

verb

Definition of reactivatenext
as in to restart

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Recent Examples of reactivate Early research has shown that a Covid-19 infection can reactivate common, chronic viruses like Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivate
  1. restart
  2. reinvent
  3. refresh
  4. resurrect
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  • While the scheme was restarted in December, the former government also put a cap on the value of productions for the first half of 2026, adding to the uncertainty as producers tend to plan budgets a year ahead or more.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Intervene in the economy by lowering interest rates and taxes and hiking government spending, thereby encouraging consumers and businesses to spend and invest and help restart growth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of restart
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  • The embellishment reinvents a classic dress shoe style with Balenciaga’s edgy flair.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The promise of American socialism is still unfulfilled, but this is a country in which almost anything can be resisted, rethought, and reinvented.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinvent
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  • Google’s November 13, 2025 holiday shopping update began rolling out agentic checkout and emphasized the scale of its Shopping Graph, with more than 50 billion product listings and 2 billion refreshed every hour.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • What could be next Secondhand clothing and inexpensive accessories offer plenty of ways to refresh a wardrobe without starting over.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of refresh
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  • Among the moments resurrected for the movie was a monologue in which Hansen explained his pitch for the show to a fan on an airplane.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Griffith Park merry-go-round is being resurrected by a group of passionate supporters and volunteers, some of whom are veterans of the theme park industry.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurrect

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“Reactivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivate. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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