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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the shower rejuvenated me after a long day of cleaning out the garage
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
that rock star has rejuvenated '80s fashion for a whole new generation
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Recent Examples of rejuvenate
There are no solutions, no easy answers, no flower crowns that bring enlightenment, no sunrises that rejuvenate the soul.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Cold plunges are rejuvenating, and some say alternating between cold and hot, such as between a plunge and sauna, may offer cardiac benefits.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025
The new moon is encouraging you to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Engelman says that cryotherapy and cryofacials are popular services that use cold water to rejuvenate the skin, reduce puffiness, and improve circulation.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Cold plunges are rejuvenating, and some say alternating between cold and hot, such as between a plunge and sauna, may offer cardiac benefits.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025
The new moon is encouraging you to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Engelman says that cryotherapy and cryofacials are popular services that use cold water to rejuvenate the skin, reduce puffiness, and improve circulation.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenate
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Power has since been restored, but some services are still limited.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The projects included restoring two bread ovens at a bakery destroyed by Russian warfare, and purchasing a delivery van so that bread could reach more people.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Barnes & Noble will open four new bookstores in the Chicago area by summertime, including a flagship location downtown on State Street, part of a national move to revive its brick-and-mortar retail presence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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An effort to set that up stalled in the California legislature last year, but there's a growing pressure to revive something like it.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s home shop is hosting under-the-radar deals on duvet inserts to refresh your bedroom without spending too much.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Can some late-career playoff magic resurrect that value?—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Afterward, the situation in Iran only got worse, and now Tehran seeks to stanch the bleeding by resurrecting him again.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Zarutska’s killing brought a wave of scrutiny to Charlotte’s transit system, and the attention was renewed after another stabbing on the light rail in December.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The golden visa will be granted for one year but can be renewed every other year for the five-year duration, provided the applicant meets certain requirements.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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