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as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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Recent Examples of restore
Adam Fantilli restored a two-goal advantage for Columbus three minutes later, but McDavid had more magic left.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Additionally, there is a concern that ongoing disruption may push airfare prices up and cause further delays, even after normal service is fully restored.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Eating carbohydrates after a workout helps restore your glycogen stores, which helps your body fight fatigue and have energy after a challenging workout.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Without a stink, a grimy dishwasher still deserves a deep clean to restore its shine and efficiency.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Additionally, there is a concern that ongoing disruption may push airfare prices up and cause further delays, even after normal service is fully restored.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Eating carbohydrates after a workout helps restore your glycogen stores, which helps your body fight fatigue and have energy after a challenging workout.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Without a stink, a grimy dishwasher still deserves a deep clean to restore its shine and efficiency.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restore
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Even before he was forced from office, Oli began to hew closer to China, breaking protocol in 2024 by visiting Beijing before New Delhi to revive dormant rail talks and security coordination.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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For many Venezuelans, still reeling from years of hyper-inflation before the pandemic lockdowns, the new price hikes revive a familiar nightmare.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Barton will have to wait another month to receive his sentence for the six guilty counts the jury returned on charges of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety to football broadcasters Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, and TV and radio host Jeremy Vine.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thomas returned the ball 10 yards to the Syracuse 23-yard line.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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When Bournemouth hired Iraola the following summer, Perez was invited to replace him but chose instead to accompany his pal to the Premier League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Screens displayed the election results, periodically refreshed as onlookers awaited the most recent vote tally.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, Mike’s work empowers patients to preserve their individuality while feeling refreshed, confident, and wholly themselves.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Grossmont board declined to renew the contract of Christian Wallis, its previous chief executive, in March without providing a public reason for the dismissal.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Last year, that school district made its first request to the state's education department since 2001, asking for $32 million to update and renovate the school.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis are continuing to renovate more houses.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Restore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restore. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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