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
  • Evolution has therefore endowed these sites with an incredibly high capacity for regeneration.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
  • In the long term, such work could help researchers better understand regeneration, wound healing, tissue maintenance and aging, said Veronica Hinman, director of the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at the University of Florida, via email.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The resort’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places coincided with its revival in the 1980s—a placard near the entrance provides a timeline of its entire history, which began in 1883.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The 1996 revival, directed by Walter Bobbie, first starred Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Use the Business Platinum Card and get up to $209 back per calendar year on your CLEAR+ Membership (subject to auto-renewal).
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • The architects of the new economy The architects of this renewal are already at work.
    Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The duo along with Masters of the Universe producer and Mattel Studios President and Chief Content Officer, Robbie Brenner tell us about the long rebirth of He-Man and friends.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • But a trail of heartbreak, loss, depression and industry battles followed his massive success, leading to a period of retreat and now, rebirth.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The artist Theaster Gates, who has paid tribute to Black life and Black beauty in the center’s Forum building with a frieze of archival images from Ebony and Jet magazines, is also a neighbor to the center with his cultural revitalization projects through the Rebuild Foundation.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • Quinn said the renovation also dovetails with the emerging priorities that are part of an effort by local corporations — led by insurance giant The Hartford, headquartered in the city since 1810 — that seeks to accelerate revitalization in Hartford.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • There were consistent results for skin rejuvenation as well.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • During his five-year tenure, Bellaiche spearheaded a broad rejuvenation that included a rebrand, a pivot toward local customers and a digital transformation of the retailer, which launched its e-commerce site in March 2020 just as the country went into lockdown.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • After her death, the cult’s survivors say Alamo forced his followers to pray over her body to bring about her resurrection, which the Brodericks’ mother gladly did.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
  • But as a concept, the man codenamed 007 is immortal, bound for resurrection to serve king and country.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • But the Definitive Edition remaster that led to a major resurgence for the game in recent years hasn’t been available until now.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
  • From the capital demands of AI and the pace of innovation to the resurgence of dealmaking, major shifts are rapidly transforming industries.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026

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“Reactivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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