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as in revived
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returned
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf
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Recent Examples of restored
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The lost time spent with his family can never be restored.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The land is not only being restored but also providing a training ground for future conservationists.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Above energies of ~100 GeV, electroweak symmetry was restored.
—Big Think, 27 Apr. 2026
She had been briefed beforehand on the British elections the week before, which had restored Winston Churchill as prime minister.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Mendy’s replacement Gennaro Borrelli restored the home side’s advantage two minutes into the second half after great work by Michael Folorunsho.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
What makes the site especially remarkable is how much of the original structure remains intact; many forts from this era were destroyed, but Fort Macon has been carefully preserved and restored, offering a rare glimpse into the past.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Those changes restored stability and extended solvency for decades.
—Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Duneland Superintendent Chip Pettit said power was restored at Liberty Elementary, Liberty Intermediate/Middle, Jackson and Brummitt elementaries Tuesday but the district’s bus barn remained without power.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The lost time spent with his family can never be restored.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The land is not only being restored but also providing a training ground for future conservationists.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Above energies of ~100 GeV, electroweak symmetry was restored.
—Big Think, 27 Apr. 2026
She had been briefed beforehand on the British elections the week before, which had restored Winston Churchill as prime minister.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Mendy’s replacement Gennaro Borrelli restored the home side’s advantage two minutes into the second half after great work by Michael Folorunsho.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
What makes the site especially remarkable is how much of the original structure remains intact; many forts from this era were destroyed, but Fort Macon has been carefully preserved and restored, offering a rare glimpse into the past.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Those changes restored stability and extended solvency for decades.
—Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
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Eames Demetrios, director of the Eames Office and chairman of the Eames Foundation, has revived his grandparents' dream.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legislation, which cleared the Florida Senate during the regular session but stalled in the House, is being revived amid intensifying political pressure and growing public unease about AI’s real-world consequences.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the boyfriend returned, Delgado-Cordoba got back in the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman still inside.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then all the old problems returned.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some of climbing and kayaking was recreated on sets, but Kormákur also insisted on pairing those with actual locations.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obituary shared that McLemore was particularly passionate about creating and refining the Big Bob Gibson barbecue sauces, one of which – the white sauce – is so popular that people across the country have recreated it.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Saving the night sky is more an investment over time as light fixtures are updated, old lighting is replaced with LEDs and motion timers are installed.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Cora, who was an infielder on the Red Sox 2007 World Series championship team and managed them to a franchise-record 108 wins and another title in ‘18, will be replaced on an interim basis by Chad Tracy.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This new statute requires various property owners, including HOAs, to either remove nonfunctional turf or begin irrigating it with reclaimed water.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The spacious, recently refreshed staterooms range from compact cabins to luxurious suites with balconies and access to a private lounge.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Either way, regularly polishing your countertops will help keep your kitchen looking well-maintained and refreshed.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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