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as in restoring
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 reviving
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 rehabilitating
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 regenerating
Hailing from Guatemala, Hazel moved to the island in early 2023 to begin regenerating coral around the island.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The gas was captured and fed back into the loop, thereby regenerating the starting ammonium fluoride.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Karen Fukuhara, who plays the regenerating supe Kimiko, said her final scene was with Erin Moriarty and Karl Urban (who plays Billy Butcher, leader and sometimes bane of The Boys).
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Rather, the regenerating tissue appears to follow spatial and molecular instructions embedded within the surrounding brain.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Unlike conventional cotton farming, which can deplete the soil and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, regenerative farming aims to go beyond sustainability by actively regenerating and enhancing the environment.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Isn’t that how people consume social media, anyway—as an infinitely regenerating substitute for the real world?
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Gatwa’s final episode ended with the Doctor regenerating into the form of Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), the companion of the ninth and 10th doctors (Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant), but the BBC hasn’t confirmed whether Piper will, in fact, play the next Doctor.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The gas was captured and fed back into the loop, thereby regenerating the starting ammonium fluoride.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Karen Fukuhara, who plays the regenerating supe Kimiko, said her final scene was with Erin Moriarty and Karl Urban (who plays Billy Butcher, leader and sometimes bane of The Boys).
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Rather, the regenerating tissue appears to follow spatial and molecular instructions embedded within the surrounding brain.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Unlike conventional cotton farming, which can deplete the soil and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, regenerative farming aims to go beyond sustainability by actively regenerating and enhancing the environment.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Isn’t that how people consume social media, anyway—as an infinitely regenerating substitute for the real world?
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
Gatwa’s final episode ended with the Doctor regenerating into the form of Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), the companion of the ninth and 10th doctors (Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant), but the BBC hasn’t confirmed whether Piper will, in fact, play the next Doctor.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerating
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During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The construction is part of Caltrans’ $280 million Yolo 80 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which includes adding bus and carpool lanes, improving pedestrian crossings, upgrading guardrails and barriers, replacing overhead signs, installing fiber-optic cable and rehabilitating ramps.—
Velvet Wu
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Right tackle Austin Jackson, who also didn’t participate in OTAs last week, is rehabilitating from offseason foot surgery, Hafley said.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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This, of course, not being the 50-year ban that actually set women’s football back years, but Everton Women carrying on-loan Manchester United full-back Hannah Blundell out in a suitcase-cum-coffin before their World Sevens semi-final against United on Saturday and resurrecting her.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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While a majority of those redeeming tickets did show up, a significant number didn’t.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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There are some redeeming elements like the crumble, but go for the brownie.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Regenerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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