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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
Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
In Paris, Mbappé was championed by French president Emmanuel Macron and beloved by the city, the hometown hero who restored glory to France and delivered the league title to the capital as a matter of routine.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The crew restored power quickly, but the Dali then faced a second blackout that the NTSB blamed in part on the flushing pump referenced in the indictment.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Steinberg did appear on the call on Tuesday and asked if the tiling on the theater, which has been tagged with graffiti, would be restored.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Hanging over the debate is the White House, which, in its budget request for fiscal 2027, asked for the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired after the 2025 fiscal year, to be restored.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
After conducting its own security assessments, the CSU and California Community Colleges systems restored access to Canvas Friday afternoon while the UC system confirmed access Monday morning.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The lost time spent with his family can never be restored.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 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
During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
In Paris, Mbappé was championed by French president Emmanuel Macron and beloved by the city, the hometown hero who restored glory to France and delivered the league title to the capital as a matter of routine.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The crew restored power quickly, but the Dali then faced a second blackout that the NTSB blamed in part on the flushing pump referenced in the indictment.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Steinberg did appear on the call on Tuesday and asked if the tiling on the theater, which has been tagged with graffiti, would be restored.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Hanging over the debate is the White House, which, in its budget request for fiscal 2027, asked for the Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired after the 2025 fiscal year, to be restored.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
After conducting its own security assessments, the CSU and California Community Colleges systems restored access to Canvas Friday afternoon while the UC system confirmed access Monday morning.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
The lost time spent with his family can never be restored.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
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New network head Grant Tinker decided to pause the implementation of the new logo, as NBC was mired in third place and needed first to be revived.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Soon after, Gomez noted, Carr revived a complaint against ABC over the way that its broadcast of the 2024 presidential debate was moderated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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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
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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 13 May. 2026.
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