as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
after a cool dip in the river, the regenerated hikers continued on their way
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as in restored
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 revived
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 rehabilitated
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 regenerated
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
These neural circuits gradually reconnect until, eventually, the regenerated region becomes structurally similar to the original one.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The birds were then released into a large area of regenerated forest in southern Bahia, Brazil, which contained artificial feeders and nest boxes.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Circ Fiber Club partner said its regenerated cellulose fibers come from renewable wood and are certified biodegradable and compostable, positioning them as lower-emission alternatives to synthetics.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The team next tested the function of the regenerated thymuses by transplanting them into other axolotls.
—Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
This nonprofit retreat is home to regenerated grasslands, revived native trout streams, and thriving populations of bison, elk, and wild horses.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Hasan’s team tested the regenerated tissue under real-world conditions such as brushing, chewing, and exposure to acidic foods.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
OpenAI confirmed that user prompts and outputs trained the model by default; meanwhile, videos which were saved, shared, or regenerated almost certainly shaped the feed.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
For other program-builders, a strong foundation left behind can be regenerated and the winning can continue.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
To how landscape is being domesticated and regenerated, so there’s a very poetic look into what a landscape could be.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
After 35 days more than 60 percent of them had fully regenerated the organ.
—Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
The second workstream examines regenerated elastane produced through early-stage recycling innovations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
In my setup, the reason why the plasmon survives is because it is being regenerated.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Gatwa departed the show after two seasons in May, and shockingly regenerated into Billie Piper in the final moments of the most recent episode.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The brand prioritizes sustainable practices, utilizing regenerated wool from traceable supply chains, including by the Tuscan wool mill Manteco.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
These neural circuits gradually reconnect until, eventually, the regenerated region becomes structurally similar to the original one.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The birds were then released into a large area of regenerated forest in southern Bahia, Brazil, which contained artificial feeders and nest boxes.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Circ Fiber Club partner said its regenerated cellulose fibers come from renewable wood and are certified biodegradable and compostable, positioning them as lower-emission alternatives to synthetics.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The team next tested the function of the regenerated thymuses by transplanting them into other axolotls.
—Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
This nonprofit retreat is home to regenerated grasslands, revived native trout streams, and thriving populations of bison, elk, and wild horses.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Hasan’s team tested the regenerated tissue under real-world conditions such as brushing, chewing, and exposure to acidic foods.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Payloads can be regenerated just-in-time for a specific target, and code that appears once may never appear again.
—Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
OpenAI confirmed that user prompts and outputs trained the model by default; meanwhile, videos which were saved, shared, or regenerated almost certainly shaped the feed.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
For other program-builders, a strong foundation left behind can be regenerated and the winning can continue.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
To how landscape is being domesticated and regenerated, so there’s a very poetic look into what a landscape could be.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
After 35 days more than 60 percent of them had fully regenerated the organ.
—Taylor Mitchell Brown, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
The second workstream examines regenerated elastane produced through early-stage recycling innovations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
In my setup, the reason why the plasmon survives is because it is being regenerated.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Gatwa departed the show after two seasons in May, and shockingly regenerated into Billie Piper in the final moments of the most recent episode.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerated
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From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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The status of the funding for the Black Student Achievement Plan was confusing enough that district communications staff on Tuesday night were unable to confirm whether all the funding had been restored.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Veteran substitute Arnautovic appeared to have restored Austria’s lead in the 67th minute from a goalmouth scramble, but that was ruled out as Stefan Posch handled in the area.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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More than 150 Pizza Hut franchises recently revived themselves as Pizza Hut Classics, recreating the vibe from the 1980s of red cups, arcade games, and vinyl seats, which have gained something of a cult following.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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The quake revived trauma in a region still haunted by the 2018 Palu disaster and other recent quakes that killed thousands and exposed Indonesia’s vulnerability along major seismic faults.—
Mohammad Taufan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The project began with a feasibility study in 2017 to determine whether the bridge could be rehabilitated, according to senior project manager Mike Szurley.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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During the renewed investigation, police returned to the 1800 block of Clarke Boulevard and used radar to search for new leads in the disappearance.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Veteran Milwaukee soul band the Esquires is also mentioned and portrayed in the film, and Lightning & Thunder's most famous gig is recreated — an opening set for Pearl Jam in town, at Eddie Vedder's request.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
2 Dec. 2025
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The float recreated the Hawkins National Laboratory, with smoke and lighting effects setting the scene for a massive Demogorgon breakout.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Six years later — after her Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape fired her into the sun — a TikTok trend resurrected it.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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That’s worth at least $30 in travel booked through Chase Travel℠ or when redeemed for a statement credit.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The code must be redeemed within 30 days of purchase.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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