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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
When the vehicle is slowing down and the motors are regenerating kinetic energy into electrical energy, the PEM also converts that AC flow back to DC to charge the battery.
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This ensures the plant or mushroom population can keep regenerating, wildlife still has food and habitat, and other foragers have their share too.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This occurs as the retinal rods increase their sensitivity by regenerating rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment, over a period of time.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The sender used an app that kept regenerating new phone numbers, so Lauryn and McKenny were unable to block them.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are as many as 9000 genes that seem to be involved in regenerating an amputated eye in the snails, reducing down to 1,175 genes by the 28th day of the process, so complete maturation of the new eyes might take longer.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Jared Leto plays the regenerating super-soldier embodiment of Ares.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
What’s more, Gamble starts behaving strangely, which jibes with M’Benga’s theory that some kind of invasive substance is preventing his eyes from regenerating.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This ensures the plant or mushroom population can keep regenerating, wildlife still has food and habitat, and other foragers have their share too.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This occurs as the retinal rods increase their sensitivity by regenerating rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment, over a period of time.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The sender used an app that kept regenerating new phone numbers, so Lauryn and McKenny were unable to block them.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are as many as 9000 genes that seem to be involved in regenerating an amputated eye in the snails, reducing down to 1,175 genes by the 28th day of the process, so complete maturation of the new eyes might take longer.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Jared Leto plays the regenerating super-soldier embodiment of Ares.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
What’s more, Gamble starts behaving strangely, which jibes with M’Benga’s theory that some kind of invasive substance is preventing his eyes from regenerating.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerating
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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Blackwell and his team got to work rehabilitating the declining species native to Mexico.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Musgrove could be rewarded for his hard work rehabilitating his right elbow by securing a spot in the Padres’ bullpen in the postseason.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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That process of recreating the set took only about an hour, which gave Cameron the freedom for easy reshoots and pickup lines.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Right off the heels of announcing Goop’s new clothing line, Gwyneth Paltrow has decided to join celebrities like Emma Stone, Renée Zellweger, and Sarah Jessica Parker in resurrecting capri pants.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the Seaside Company and Ensemble Investments poured $100 million into resurrecting this beautiful beachfront hotel.—
Jackie Bryant,
AFAR Media,
23 Sep. 2025
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After redeeming a Game Piece, fans will get the opportunity to play the bonus game (also known as Bonus Play) in the McDonald’s app for a second chance to win rarer but heftier prizes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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But the duo managed to make the most of the experience, redeeming their passes to come back for Korn later that weekend.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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But in recent years, the retailer has added actual homes to its inventory, listing and regularly refreshing a selection of tiny homes that are easy to assemble and the perfect places to start your life without a landlord.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bunce has played a leading role in refreshing the blueprint heading into this campaign.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The fee will apply whether the driver is being issued a license for the first time or renewing their license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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According to a front desk employee, this location is not renewing its lease and is closing due to increasing rent prices.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Regenerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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