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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Recent Examples of relive
The line stretched the length of the left field concourse at Clover Stadium on Saturday afternoon as fans strived to relive the magic of a past moment — and hoped for the possibility of more to come.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
And this is why speeches are such a good way to relive history because speeches don't lie.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Now, Jill Biden’s new memoir is forcing them to relive it.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Parents who visited Disney’s parks as children go on to take their own kids there to relive those memories.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
And this is why speeches are such a good way to relive history because speeches don't lie.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Now, Jill Biden’s new memoir is forcing them to relive it.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Parents who visited Disney’s parks as children go on to take their own kids there to relive those memories.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relive
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Esquivel remembers one course assignment in particular.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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And will privacy hold up when a device can see, hear and remember what happens around you?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Mid-Century Stereo Equipment Records have made a major comeback, and flipping through a stack of vinyl to reminisce is relaxing.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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The group’s posts, discussing everything from now-defunct rides to sharing historical photos, have become spaces for people to share their own memories of past visits or reminisce about their favorite roller coasters.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Relive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relive. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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