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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
Verb
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
Verb
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Such news restores your faith in cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, a factory reset restores all of your Roomba’s factory default settings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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The conversations typically flow smoothly, with Ibukun-Okeyode giving insight to recruits about TCU’s scheme and life in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyons also faced questions about the training new ICE recruits have received and the conditions under which deportees are detained.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 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
Verb
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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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Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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More than 200 restaurant locations — including 16 newcomers to the event — are participating in the springtime promotion sponsored by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Panarin scored the game’s only goal, one of two newcomers that buoyed the Kings on Saturday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Regenerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerates. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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