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as in restores
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 revives
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 rehabilitates
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 regenerates
Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Notably, plasma is in great supply in your bloodstream and regenerates quickly in healthy adults.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Sperm regenerates every 74 days—whereas women are born with all their eggs—meaning men can have a real impact on their sperm quality with healthier habits.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
When heated, the solvent releases the lithium into a purified stream and regenerates itself for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
What To Know The researchers published their study on October 22 in journals such as ScienceDirect and Cell Metabolism, which found that skin injury or irritation may kickstart a process in the body that regenerates hair growth.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The turf quickly regenerates leaf tissue and continues developing a strong root system.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Piper also made a surprise appearance in Doctor Who in 2025, when in the 15th season finale, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) leaves the role and regenerates into Piper’s visage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Grasping what Life really is heals our bodies and regenerates our character, as Christ brings us into fuller expression of Life’s flawless harmony that is our true identity, and everyone else’s.
—Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
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Our enterprising Gravedigger, a true woman of science, engineers a lizard elixir and regenerates the finger into a long tentacle that eventually demands a body.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Notably, plasma is in great supply in your bloodstream and regenerates quickly in healthy adults.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Sperm regenerates every 74 days—whereas women are born with all their eggs—meaning men can have a real impact on their sperm quality with healthier habits.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
When heated, the solvent releases the lithium into a purified stream and regenerates itself for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
What To Know The researchers published their study on October 22 in journals such as ScienceDirect and Cell Metabolism, which found that skin injury or irritation may kickstart a process in the body that regenerates hair growth.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The turf quickly regenerates leaf tissue and continues developing a strong root system.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Piper also made a surprise appearance in Doctor Who in 2025, when in the 15th season finale, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) leaves the role and regenerates into Piper’s visage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Grasping what Life really is heals our bodies and regenerates our character, as Christ brings us into fuller expression of Life’s flawless harmony that is our true identity, and everyone else’s.
—Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerates
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No ‘victory image’ for Tehran Ruhe similarly argued that Israel wants to avoid any agreement that restores legitimacy to the Iranian regime without fundamentally weakening it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Not always a long-term career, but meaningful work that builds confidence, creates value in communities and restores structure from day one.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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As Ukrainians mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, last year’s Russian drone attack revives safety concerns.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The charitable series, formerly starring LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, ensures 15-percent of ticket proceeds go to the Saving Grace Equine Healing Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates horses.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gathering intel on recruits is similar to how Flaherty went about his job as a reporter.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports foster families.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The unrestricted grant resurrects the spirt of the AIDS Treatment Project, which Giorno started when the epidemic left so many artists in need beginning in the early ’80s.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a child redeems their certificate with Pizza Hut, they are celebrated.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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But its games still bring a mix of newcomers, out-of-towners and people who couldn’t get tickets to whatever was going on at The Sphere.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The friendships were fleeting, necessarily occasional, as there were always church newcomers and samplers and people moving away.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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“Regenerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerates. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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