REACTIVATED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

reactivated

verb

past tense of reactivate

as in restarted

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Hayabusa2's ion engine system restarted on July 9 to begin the cruise toward two Earth flybys in 2027 and 2028 and will fire for around four months.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Israel warned Iran missiles launched toward neighboring Jordan could cause fire to spill over into its territory for the first time since fighting restarted.

— Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of restarted

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The Chavista regime swiftly reinvented itself as an American ally and secured its continued grip on the Venezuelan people and the country’s resources.

— Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026
Among the diverse international literatures grouped together under that heading, there are dozens of writers who reinvented literature to cope with ruptures of their own.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of reinvented

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In 2011, the brand was resurrected by seventh-generation master distiller Stephen Beam, a descendant of both the Dant and Beam families—yes, that Beam family.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
His monetary policy report to Congress resurrected a practice of reporting on the size of the money supply.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of resurrected

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Maguire was bruised by not being called up for the finals — perhaps even more so after seeing Tuchel opt for tactics in those knockout matches against Mexico and Argentina that met his skill set — but he is refreshed for a new club season.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
For hotel operators, Fraimic Smart Canvas could replace traditional art in hotel rooms, which could be refreshed regularly or whenever a room is redecorated.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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