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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
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 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
While some other creatures, most notably salamanders and starfish, can regenerate entire limbs, mammals don’t have this evolutionary superpower.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 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
Verb
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In more recent years, though, there has been a countermovement to restore Paul to a more credible Hellenistic context.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Crowfoot said the state’s ongoing efforts are also helping to restore vital tidal habitats and remove barriers that hinder fish migration.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Obama Administration revived the concept in 2014 by opening family-detention camps, including Dilley, to deal with an influx of asylum seekers from Central America.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Aquarium of the Pacific has a decades-long history of caring for Southern California's rehabilitating sea turtle population.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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MoDOT budgeted $92 million to replace the northbound bridge and rehabilitate the southbound bridge, built in 2001, according to Brooke Rohlfing, MoDOT spokesperson.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani also touted his work with the Department of Correction and committed to providing additional resources while delivering remarks to graduating recruits.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The former five-star recruit represents Australia internationally and prepped at IMG Academy in Florida.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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There's nothing like returning to the park refreshed and ready to take on the evening instead of worn down by an hour-long ordeal on the shuttle.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the early 2000s craft cocktail movement, many classic cocktails once lost to history were resurrected by trendsetting bartenders.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Arab hopes to be able to resurrect the project once money becomes available, but for now his department lacks the funds.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For example, a $351 or $365 flight requires you to redeem 5,000 to cover that last $1 or $15.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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There were redeeming factors, though.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
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The couple has since renewed their vows at home.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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The series was just renewed for a second season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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