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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).
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivation
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For Another Tomorrow, architecture is not just about individual buildings but about fostering the interconnected flourishing of communities, landscapes and planetary systems—a core principle for redefining urban development through care and regeneration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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The economy still rewards extraction over regeneration.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The home design star and pop singer returns to HGTV to host and lead the new home series Crashers, a revival of the network's ambush-style renovation franchise that originally aired from 2008 to 2011, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Through performances at the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966, NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM captures a generation finding its voice through the revival of American folk traditions and protest song.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Under the existing schedule, renewal paperwork was not due until 2028 at the earliest.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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The eight licenses in question aren’t due for renewal for years.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Around the perimeter of the installation, the artist placed 49 bottles of spirits, a nod to the number of days a soul hovers between death and rebirth in Buddhism.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Your home, family dynamics, and emotional security are going through a powerful rebirth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The revitalization of the defensive line turned out to be a masterpiece, in retrospect, rolling eight deep with legitimate threats against the run and pass.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Downtown experienced a revitalization with new housing and restaurants.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Refy Beauty Refy Beauty is taking its wellness rejuvenation to the Nobu Hotel in Miami Beach.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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As the seasons shift, the autumn finale brings hope for rejuvenation.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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On April 2, 2026, at a White House Easter celebration, Paula White-Cain, one of his spiritual advisers, used Jesus’ death and resurrection to explain what had happened to Trump.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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Now, no doubt Witt himself gaining momentum, the turnaround of the bullpen and the drastically improved hitting with runners in scoring position that’s led to this resurgence is less about any Witt-icisms than players engaging the everyday grind.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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In an interview, Rishi Chandra, who runs Google’s wearables and health work, said the Fitbit Air, after a several-year lull in launches from the division, marks the beginning of a resurgence for Fitbit.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Reactivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivation. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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