REACTIVATED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

reactivated

verb

past tense of reactivate

as in restarted

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After Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire in November 2024, Farah had the damage to his house repaired and came back to live there until the war restarted in March.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
But following an apparent judicial U-turn this week, the high-stakes battle to overturn the controversial legislation has officially restarted.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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The backstory Originally built as a classic Cape Cod inn, The Coonamessett has been thoughtfully reinvented by Lark Hotels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Similarly, Davidson has reinvented his own Hollywood image, going from comedian to movie star, appearing in films like Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Dirt,and The King of Staten Island.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

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Heavyweight was resurrected by Pushkin Industries so that host Jonathan Goldstein can still help people track down individuals from their past to resolve long-standing regrets or unresolved mysteries with a healthy dose of humor.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The three Christian leaders—historical enemies—unite in that moment, are expelled, martyred, and resurrected.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 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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