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
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Cristina Cerdeira, marketing manager of Tejidos Royo, is adamant that regenerated fibers are the future of denim fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 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
But the arena itself and the area will be different; green instead of grey, redeveloped and regenerated.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Like Tyler, Francoise is a Hyde, and Isaac is the fully regenerated version of Slurp, Pugsley’s (Isaac Ordonez) pet zombie from earlier episodes.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Yet there will be thousands upon thousands of SpaceX arks in times ahead, all to make way for the genesis of life across a regenerated planet.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
The Rams of general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay have regenerated success in various offensive iterations despite massive turnover among McVay’s offensive staff.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 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
As the mechanism is based on a circular redox system, AGXX technology is not consumed but continuously regenerated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
What the study found was that fire tolerant trees, those that regenerated with fire, have been replaced over time by fire intolerant trees that just burn.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
If target dies this turn, it is removed from game entirely and cannot be regenerated.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These include the high-end fabrications Boglioli always relies on, which range from regenerated cashmere to lightweight flannels.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Cristina Cerdeira, marketing manager of Tejidos Royo, is adamant that regenerated fibers are the future of denim fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 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
But the arena itself and the area will be different; green instead of grey, redeveloped and regenerated.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Like Tyler, Francoise is a Hyde, and Isaac is the fully regenerated version of Slurp, Pugsley’s (Isaac Ordonez) pet zombie from earlier episodes.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Yet there will be thousands upon thousands of SpaceX arks in times ahead, all to make way for the genesis of life across a regenerated planet.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
In my setup, the reason why the plasmon survives is because it is being regenerated.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
The Rams of general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay have regenerated success in various offensive iterations despite massive turnover among McVay’s offensive staff.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 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
As the mechanism is based on a circular redox system, AGXX technology is not consumed but continuously regenerated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
What the study found was that fire tolerant trees, those that regenerated with fire, have been replaced over time by fire intolerant trees that just burn.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
If target dies this turn, it is removed from game entirely and cannot be regenerated.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerated
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While officials later restored much of the country’s domestic bandwidth, as well as local and international phone calls and SMS messaging, the population is largely unable to freely access the internet because of heavy state filtering.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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When the Daily News last week asked the USDOT if similar claims by GDC CEO Tom Prendergast were true — and, if so, why the funding hadn’t been restored — a spokesman directed the inquiry to the White House.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hodgson previously revived the show via a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, with Seasons 11 and 12 airing on Netflix, followed by a 13th season on the online streaming platform The Gizmoplex.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Thirty years ago, the firestorm over a 21-day shutdown revived Bill Clinton's presidency and grievously wounded Newt Gingrich's speakership.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once the home is rehabilitated, Habitat would sell it at an affordable price and the city would be refunded by Habitat.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, the zombies are being rehabilitated and reintroduced into the general public, including teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who isn't exactly welcomed home with open arms.—
Sammi Burke,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Not the musical theater version of the Green Day album, but the original album recreated in its entirety sung by multiple vocalists and a live band.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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After the fleece is placed on the tree, not with a spear, but simply hung on it, the group discovers the next day that Thalia has been resurrected.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pass cannot be redeemed until March 2026.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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These machines legally award players points that can be redeemed for in-store merchandise, gas credits, or Georgia Lottery tickets—but Georgia law strictly prohibits cash payouts.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Regenerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerated. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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