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 These could be low-cost wins for reactivation campaigns during slow seasons. Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for reactivation
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Noun
  • That is what makes depletion so expensive and regeneration so hard to displace.
    Tenzin Seldon, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • For electric cars, this software monitors battery temperature, health and power distribution to maximize range and controls brake regeneration.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Hulu originally picked up 20 episodes of the revival.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 June 2026
  • Instead, they were resurrected for a new generation in Charlie’s Angels (2000), McG’s big-screen revival starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • The stations were reportedly not scheduled to apply for renewal until 2028 at the earliest.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Tuba is experiencing something of a culinary rebirth in Colima in recent years.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Years of patience, failure and rebirth are baked into its volcanic soil.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
    Steve Case, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • The music is an electric revitalization of the original Cats soundtrack, layering the traditional musical-theater pop with synths and house beats.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
  • Surgeon Ben Talei — famed for deep plane rejuvenation and natural results on models and actresses — until recently worked with Aura After Care, its own separate hotel facility at 10251 Wilshire Blvd.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Across the fence of the compound is another refugee camp, and the children there are celebrating Christ’s resurrection.
    Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • The instrumental break before the final chorus, with Nilles let loose on Neil Peart’s parts and Lifeson soloing like his Seventies self, was one of the many moments of uncanny resurrection on the tour so far — the essence of Rush, in full, despite the tragic absence of a key third of the band.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Some optimists even see hints of a ’60s-style resurgence with bright young filmmakers creating smart young movies.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • The water has also been plagued by a resurgence of algae.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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“Reactivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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