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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
Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Less than 10 customers remain without power, according to the Georgia Power spokesperson, and service is expected to be fully restored by noon Tuesday.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Two of the apps removed by Apple were restored to the store after the developers resubmitted new versions that addressed guideline concerns, a spokesman for the company told CNBC.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Power has been restored to more than 4,000 people in Midtown who were left in the dark after an underground fire Monday night, according to officials and Georgia Power’s outage map.
—David Aaro, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Extensively restored in 1996 and again in 2016, Metrópolis retained its status as a defining landmark.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Federal agency paused, then restored, $5 billion in funding.
—Miquéla V Thornton, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
The National Park Service relocated the historic bridge upstream with new foundations designed to withstand flash floods and landslides, which restored visitor access to one of Zion's most iconic trail systems.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In the final two minutes, with the Bruins trailing, Dent knocked down a 3-point shot and dished to Tyler Bilodeau for another 3-pointer that restored the Bruins’ lead with eight seconds left.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 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
The company said service had been intermittently restored for some users in recent days.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Less than 10 customers remain without power, according to the Georgia Power spokesperson, and service is expected to be fully restored by noon Tuesday.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Two of the apps removed by Apple were restored to the store after the developers resubmitted new versions that addressed guideline concerns, a spokesman for the company told CNBC.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Power has been restored to more than 4,000 people in Midtown who were left in the dark after an underground fire Monday night, according to officials and Georgia Power’s outage map.
—David Aaro, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Extensively restored in 1996 and again in 2016, Metrópolis retained its status as a defining landmark.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Federal agency paused, then restored, $5 billion in funding.
—Miquéla V Thornton, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
The National Park Service relocated the historic bridge upstream with new foundations designed to withstand flash floods and landslides, which restored visitor access to one of Zion's most iconic trail systems.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In the final two minutes, with the Bruins trailing, Dent knocked down a 3-point shot and dished to Tyler Bilodeau for another 3-pointer that restored the Bruins’ lead with eight seconds left.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
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It was closed by the county for the demolition, but now, if the bridge remains, residents hope that, with a little work, it can be revived.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The petition was dismissed by a judge, but it could be revived based on the results of the SBI investigation.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Many theories exist about why bed bug infestations have returned.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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But his bounce off the dribble returned almost immediately, empowering the guard to carve his path downhill to score 18 points in less than 13 minutes in the first half — 10 of which were created in the paint.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The album surpassed 1 million pre-saves on Spotify, becoming hip-hop’s most pre-saved album on the platform.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Don't Be Dumb broke Spotify's record as the most pre-saved hip-hop album on the platform with 1 million total pre-saves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Breaking down defenses The playmaking ability Butler brings as a driver could be somewhat recreated by De’Anthony Melton, who has been a revelation since hitting his stride in January.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In a photo dump shared on Tuesday, the Disney Channel alum recreated her most iconic Sharpay Evans outfits 20 years later for High School Musical’s anniversary.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Garza tweaked his ankle shortly after checking in, and Queta replaced him.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The old habit of booking months in advance to secure a deal has been replaced by booking weeks ahead to secure certainty.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Marsa Al Arab extends 1,540 feet out to sea, on reclaimed land that runs alongside the famed Burj Al Arab, offering a new sidelong perspective on Dubai’s most famous landmark.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each table has a unique finish from reclaimed pine, with a sturdy MDF and iron base to prevent cracking over time.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As priorities are refreshed and budgets defended, the pressure to demonstrate productivity in visible ways becomes the default response.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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New exhibits on Native American basketry, Elgin’s Jewish community and items seized at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will open, the children’s discovery room has been refreshed, and a new scavenger hunt for kids is available, the post said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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