reactivating

verb

present participle of reactivate
as in restarting

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  1. restarting
  2. reinventing
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  • Trust carries across the experience instead of restarting with every new touchpoint.
    — Scott Hambuchen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • It was meant to signal that MLS was restarting after its World Cup break, and also that the league was ready to accept any new fans of the game.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of restarting
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  • Pharrell's involvement amplifies the brand's narrative, focusing on extending the cuvée's character rather than reinventing it.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Rather than reinventing itself, the restaurant has focused on refining what already works while maintaining the neighborhood atmosphere that has kept regulars coming back.
    — Evan Moore July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of reinventing
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