as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the new multiplex has begun to reanimate the shabby neighborhood
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Recent Examples of reanimate
Elordi’s monster is reanimated by scientist Victor Frankenstein, played by Oscar Isaac.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
Head Head David Byrne reanimated the band’s catalog on Broadway and film via the American Utopia project.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
Like Hershel, Merle would have to be reanimated (and perhaps dezombified?) to join Reedus and McBride's Walking Dead Avengers.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 26 July 2025
The post—liked more than 8,400 times—argued that the 2020s are experiencing a cultural loop, reanimating the branding, spending, and identity dynamics last seen in the midcentury, thanks to similar social and economic upheaval.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 July 2025
Head Head David Byrne reanimated the band’s catalog on Broadway and film via the American Utopia project.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
Like Hershel, Merle would have to be reanimated (and perhaps dezombified?) to join Reedus and McBride's Walking Dead Avengers.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 26 July 2025
The post—liked more than 8,400 times—argued that the 2020s are experiencing a cultural loop, reanimating the branding, spending, and identity dynamics last seen in the midcentury, thanks to similar social and economic upheaval.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimate
Verb
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From there, the comedy grows naturally out of the quirks and challenges of trying to revive a struggling newsroom.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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So quick, so dangerous in the final third and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The search for his replacement was resurrected and completed quickly, with a club-record deal for 23-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks resurrected the idea earlier this year, aiming for the 2026 election, but the bill hasn’t had much movement since being sent to the Senate in June.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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The second season, however, failed to make the list in all three regions with no decision yet made on whether to renew for Season 3.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sweet tween series has already been renewed for a third season.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Reanimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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