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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery
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as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character
the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined
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Recent Examples of regenerate
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike conventional cotton farming, which can deplete the soil and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, regenerative farming aims to go beyond sustainability by actively regenerating and enhancing the environment.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Verb
Israel is uniquely positioned to help regenerate relations among Western powers, the study notes.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike conventional cotton farming, which can deplete the soil and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, regenerative farming aims to go beyond sustainability by actively regenerating and enhancing the environment.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state.
—Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
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Those of us who are worried about the morality of our fellow citizens won't restore this nation's better angels by holding on to our cynicism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Deputies tried reviving him and called paramedics, who also treated the defendant.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The city is also considering reviving the poet laureate initiative, and staff have talked about doing a youth poetry slam, Mullins said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The bill would give local governments more power on housing issues, allow banks to invest more in affordable housing and lift limits on the number of units in a public housing development that can receive private financing through Section 8 funding that helps rehabilitate properties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill would give local governments more power on housing issues, allow banks to invest more in affordable housing and lift limits on the number of public housing units that can receive private financing through Section 8 funding to rehabilitate properties.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Last spring, Lloyd landed five-star recruits Brayden Burries and Koa Peat.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The former four-star recruit originally redshirted at Auburn (2021) before becoming a multi-year starter at UCF (2022-2024) and transferring to Lubbock last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Her blonde was refreshed by colorist and Highbrow Hippie co-founder Kadi Lee, then styled by Owen Gould.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Amid its major undertaking to refresh nearly two dozen restaurants and other concessions offerings, the Sacramento International Airport unveiled two new Starbucks locations, with a first-of-its-kind twist.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Nikki Glaser Glaser’s expert emcee work during the most recent two Golden Globes telecasts was like a pair of defibrillator paddles that hilariously resurrected a show most of us were fine to let die on the table.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Written with Owen Temple, the song resurrects an image Baumann had in his mind for years, that of humankind spinning through space, all of us in this together.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS POLICY PUSH — DHS official calls citizenship test 'too soft' as terror attacks renew vetting scrutiny.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Co-created by Craig Mazin and the game’s Neil Druckmann, the post-apocalyptic The Last of Us was renewed for a third season before Season 2 debuted last April.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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