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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Angels pitcher Alek Manoah returned from Tommy John surgery that had sidelined him since May 29, 2024, and faced his former team for the first time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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In February 2024, the DNA returned a match to Trepanier, whose DNA had been submitted in a separate case.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 May 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
Verb
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Adding to the accuracy of the show, the OnlyFans interface was graphically recreated to use on-screen, down to the chatboxes Margo opens when DMing creators, looking for tips on how to expand her fanbase.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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Meredith and Nick recreated their first encounter for the surprise proposal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Verb
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He was replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood after Wedgewood surrendered three goals on a dozen shots.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Lukáš Dostál stopped just five of eight shots before being replaced after the first intermission.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 May 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
Verb
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The recently refreshed Waterfront Restaurant offers prime views of Lake Geneva and a new menu that includes barbecue favorites, shareable bites, and signature cocktails.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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McDonald's said its McValue lineup has been refreshed to include more options for budget-minded eaters.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 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 10 May. 2026.
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