as in to remember
to experience (something) again in your imagination
an athlete trying to relive his glory days He would sometimes relive the battle in his dreams.
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Guests looking to relive their childhood days at the arcade can enjoy a dozen pinball machines, racing games, air hockey, Skee Ball and Guitar Hero, just to name a few.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Getting a tax bill related to a scam is almost like reliving the initial trauma.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But with a bit of time alone, the hunter can soak in their achievement, relive small moments and decisions that culminated in a harvest, and give thanks to not only the animal, but also for the experience.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Scroll below to relive all the highlights from the evening, including the custom cocktails, honoree speeches, and more!
—James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Getting a tax bill related to a scam is almost like reliving the initial trauma.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But with a bit of time alone, the hunter can soak in their achievement, relive small moments and decisions that culminated in a harvest, and give thanks to not only the animal, but also for the experience.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Scroll below to relive all the highlights from the evening, including the custom cocktails, honoree speeches, and more!
—James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relive
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This one billionaire would thereby be entitled to a disproportionate share of—remember, by nature limited—removals, simply by virtue of his ability to pay handsomely for them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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To commemorate her volcanic turn, Ladd called up Vulture to reminisce.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Here Hedi El Kholti of Semiotext(e) and Dan Simon of Seven Stories reminisce about Indiana’s late renaissance, the role his publishers played, and on Gary as a friend.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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