reactivation

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Recent Examples of reactivation Other risks include asymmetry, under- and over-correction, infections (very rare), and viral reactivation in those prone to herpes (a prophylactic dose of Valtrex can help prevent it). Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 Our civic fabric needs repair, renewal and reactivation. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 Scientists suspect that the shingles vaccination may help by preventing the reactivation of dormant viruses like varicella zoster and herpes simplex, which are thought to contribute to brain inflammation and the accumulation of dangerous proteins linked to dementia. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025 What is being proposed is the restoration of democratic order in Venezuela, the dismantling of a drug cartel, the reactivation of the oil industry and, most importantly, the weakening of the dangerous influence of China, Russia, and Iran in the Western Hemisphere. Arturo McFields, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reactivation
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Noun
  • Researchers suspected that this lack of regenerative capacity could be responsible for a lack of cancer, a disease of runaway regeneration, originating in the heart.
    Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Cutting-edge tech abounds, including machines from the VR training company Icaros that give you a crazy core workout, devices for intravenous ozone therapy, a bed for advanced cell regeneration therapy to repair damaged tissue, and a hell of a lot more.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • During a recent interview with The New Yorker, Metcalf, 70, revealed that the two haven't been in contact since the revival series was canceled in 2018 following Barr's abrupt departure.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The committee does not explain the reasoning behinds its rulings – the season’s fourth and final batch of rulings were made today – but despite her prominence in the revival’s marketing campaign her role as the wife of Nathan Lane’s Willy Loman apparently was deemed a supporting character.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Under the existing schedule, renewal paperwork was not due until 2028 at the earliest.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The eight licenses in question aren’t due for renewal for years.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some supporters of the Wide Awakes’ rebirth have expressed hesitance about its aesthetics, especially the optics of torch-wielding vigilantes marching through the streets.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Pluto is the planet of power, shadow work, endings, rebirth, obsession and the truth beneath the surface.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cornelius endorsed the revitalization plan in 2022, which seeks to modernize the area and fix problems stemming from long-term neglect.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The coffee chain saw an increase in comparable transactions in North America — the focus of Niccol's revitalization thus far — for the first time in two years.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Usually three treatments are recommended per week for cellular rejuvenation, reduction of oxidative stress, immunity building, age-defying, and improved brain function.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In nature, grazing or wildfire does the job of rejuvenation.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Passages range from the creation of the world to bloody battles and apocalyptic destruction, from exhortations to love of God, neighbor and the needy to passages telling of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • When the beloved Gonzo documentary series All Gas, No Brakes returns to the web later this month, its creator, Andrew Callaghan, will have achieved what feels like an impossible resurrection to him and his legion of fans.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The cloud platform has seen a resurgence in sales as the boom in artificial intelligence stokes demand for computing power, storage and content delivery services.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The resurgence in demand for Intel’s CPUs is a somewhat surprising turn of events after several years in which the GPUs, or graphics processing units, made by Nvidia appeared to be the future because of their prowess with AI models.
    Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Reactivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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