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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Color Wow Dreaming Advanced Repair & Resurfacing Treatment Fried hair was revived once this reparative mask worked its magic.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Soak bare-root hostas in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour before planting to help revive the roots and absorb moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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During one storyline, Angela travels to the Norse underworld known as Hel to resurrect Sera after her death.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
9 Sep. 2025
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Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Walton Family Foundation renewed and expanded its support for the Northwest Arkansas Kiva Hub with a three-year commitment and $1 million contribution to the loan match fund on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pair renewed their tensions at a candidate forum this year.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reanimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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