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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.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Sorsby’s order of dismissal in his lawsuit against the NCAA was granted on June 18, which restored the NCAA’s permanent ineligibility ruling.
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Justin Williams,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
SpaceX broke a government monopoly on space access, cut launch costs by an order of magnitude, restored America’s ability to put its own astronauts in orbit, and through Starlink delivered broadband to rural communities the telecoms had abandoned.
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Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The civil service decision that restored Ruhtenberg's job noted that only the single complaint and the media inquiry raised concerns about her conduct.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The project also restored eight historic globe light fixtures surrounding the centennial monument, returning them to their original design by architect Henry Bacon.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Russell restored an uncut version of The Devils in 2004, and it was screened at the National Film Theatre in London, but never received a public release.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
With just under 10 minutes left in the match, Italy finally found the back of the net through Antonio Di Natale before Slovakia’s Kamil Kopúnek restored the two-goal cushion by scoring in the 89th minute.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 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.
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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.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The company has restored and reopened three Pulido’s restaurants and added a fourth.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Sorsby’s order of dismissal in his lawsuit against the NCAA was granted on June 18, which restored the NCAA’s permanent ineligibility ruling.
—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
SpaceX broke a government monopoly on space access, cut launch costs by an order of magnitude, restored America’s ability to put its own astronauts in orbit, and through Starlink delivered broadband to rural communities the telecoms had abandoned.
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Douglas P. McCormick,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The civil service decision that restored Ruhtenberg's job noted that only the single complaint and the media inquiry raised concerns about her conduct.
—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The project also restored eight historic globe light fixtures surrounding the centennial monument, returning them to their original design by architect Henry Bacon.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Russell restored an uncut version of The Devils in 2004, and it was screened at the National Film Theatre in London, but never received a public release.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law.
—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
With just under 10 minutes left in the match, Italy finally found the back of the net through Antonio Di Natale before Slovakia’s Kamil Kopúnek restored the two-goal cushion by scoring in the 89th minute.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
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.
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.
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The case remained unsolved until investigators revived it around 2017.
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Another selloff for SpaceX could lower its shares below the debut trading price of $150, and Swissquote analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya told Reuters the company’s decision to open bond trading may have revived concerns that tech companies may be spending too much on AI infrastructure.
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The water-dropping helicopters returned during Friday's flare-up.
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His son Walter returned in 1961 with his wife Daphne, whose decade of dedicated work revived the gardens—and their daughter Felicity, alongside her husband Jeremy Peter‑Hoblyn, carried that legacy forward from the 1970s, allowing the grounds to flourish once again.
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Rooms done in reclaimed wood come with gas fireplaces and Bulgari and L’Occitane toiletries.
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All the birdhouses for sale are made from reclaimed fence wood, Bretl said.
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This reportedly recreated the pion’s internal structure in remarkable detail.
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The building, now a historical landmark, reopened its doors in 2015 after a restoration that recreated the original paint palette and 1930s carpeting and murals.
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The sky blue and white Lionel Messi jerseys favored by Argentina fans were replaced by the canary yellow of Ecuador.
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The president replaced several members of the board with White House advisers, family members of administration officials, donors and longtime supporters.
Adjective
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One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.
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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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Many travelers neglect self-care on vacation, returning exhausted instead of refreshed.
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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