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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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as in reconditioned
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Recent Examples of restored
Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
The garbage truck was removed by early afternoon before power and natural gas service were restored to the area, according to the fire department.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Expect rolling blackouts While power has been restored to most of the island, Puerto Ricans can expect to experience temporary blackouts as Luma tries to meet demand, the company stated.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
In 2023 the Manses legally adopted Natalia—whose date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis, was legally restored to 2003—and asked her to join in the family’s religious life and to help care for her younger siblings.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
French Medieval wall paintings hidden for more than 500 years in the Angers cathedral have been digitally restored, according to the Hamilton Kerr Institute Bulletin.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Though French experts restored the work, they had previously only been recorded in partial black and white images.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
In 2023, the couple legally adopted Natalia—whose date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis, was legally restored to 2003—and asked her to join in the family’s religious life and to help care for her younger siblings.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
After completing the mandatory classes, partial driving privileges were restored with a provision.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Most of Puerto Rico's power was restored since the New Year's Eve blackout that left a majority of the island in the dark.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
The garbage truck was removed by early afternoon before power and natural gas service were restored to the area, according to the fire department.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Expect rolling blackouts While power has been restored to most of the island, Puerto Ricans can expect to experience temporary blackouts as Luma tries to meet demand, the company stated.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
In 2023 the Manses legally adopted Natalia—whose date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis, was legally restored to 2003—and asked her to join in the family’s religious life and to help care for her younger siblings.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
French Medieval wall paintings hidden for more than 500 years in the Angers cathedral have been digitally restored, according to the Hamilton Kerr Institute Bulletin.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Though French experts restored the work, they had previously only been recorded in partial black and white images.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
In 2023, the couple legally adopted Natalia—whose date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis, was legally restored to 2003—and asked her to join in the family’s religious life and to help care for her younger siblings.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
After completing the mandatory classes, partial driving privileges were restored with a provision.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Verb
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The report also revived the theory that moderate drinking is linked to fewer heart attack and stroke deaths, and fewer deaths overall, compared with never drinking.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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His ballhawking has revived Clint Capela’s ability to effectively contain the ball in drop coverage.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Messages from this news organization to the event’s organizers were not immediately returned.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
3 Jan. 2025
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After three years, Netflix’s most successful show of all time has returned in the form of Squid Game season 2.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The news came alongside a new teaser, which gives a glimpse of key sequences from the game recreated in live-action.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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A number of key moments from the actual event — including the masked terrorist on the balcony — were painstakingly recreated by the team.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His Liverpool team, coached by Arne Slot who replaced Jürgen Klopp in the summer, sits top of the table over the festive period, four points ahead of its nearest rivals and with a game in hand.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The bassist has been absent from touring since November 2023 due to back surgery and was replaced with Bissonette.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And since methane is a fuel, the sale of the saved methane can offset the cost of upgrading hardware.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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And since methane is a fuel, the sales of the saved methane can offset the cost of upgrading hardware.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Verb
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Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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Cuttings that are rooted in water need their water refreshed every day or two.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Along with Erskine's nomination, the Hulu series, which was renewed for a season 2, earned two other nominations.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Given the show's popularity, fans have wondered whether the show will be renewed for a second season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Though it has been modernly renovated, its unique architecture and artistic soul remains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2025
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The four-story home with turrets was meticulously renovated in 1980 to preserve original elements and spaces such as the knights’ and banquet rooms that reflect its journey through time.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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