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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
Order is restored not by the triumph of values but by a man, neither good nor evil, doing terrible things.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
But after nearly five years spent restoring the historic property, the couple had already done the math and made peace with their decision.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Either neither heard my attempt to restore the peace or chose to disregard it.
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Bob Brody,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The home has been restored and transformed with a custom island in the kitchen along with a butler’s pantry, second fridge and wine fridge.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
But after nearly five years spent restoring the historic property, the couple had already done the math and made peace with their decision.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Either neither heard my attempt to restore the peace or chose to disregard it.
—
Bob Brody,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
The home has been restored and transformed with a custom island in the kitchen along with a butler’s pantry, second fridge and wine fridge.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restore
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.
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Payton testified for hours Thursday before jurors and Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Bowman and will return Monday to the witness stand.
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Right-hander Seth Lugo is expected to return from the seven-day concussion list and make the start on the mound for KC.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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Tani Oluwaseyi and Liam Millar are out of the starting lineup, replaced by Cyle Larin, who will play up front, and Ali Ahmed.
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Obed Vargas replaced Romo in the 71st minute and was close to scoring a spectacular goal if not for Seung-gyu’s save.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
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It was bought and renovated by Dutch art lawyer Gert-Jan van den Bergh and his wife Corinne, a somatic therapist and sculptor.
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“Restore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restore. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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