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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
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
The Aliquippa Water Main Authority hopes to have water fully restored by Tuesday morning.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, officials warned that some smaller airports may have to be closed until funding is restored.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
With the right leadership, they can be restored.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
On the Big Island, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has been partially reopened, and access to the Kīlauea summit area and Chain of Craters Road restored.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
The statue broke into roughly a dozen pieces after being thrown into the harbor and could not be restored, according to Mangione’s office.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Original decorative embellishments such as the gilt trimwork and ceiling moldings have been restored and recreated.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
She’s since been offered her old job, but will only return to The Willbes if her back wages are restored.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 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
Shelved project restored As early as 2009, Vietnam had agreed in principle to set up two nuclear reactors at Ninh Thuan, and work at the site began soon after.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
The Aliquippa Water Main Authority hopes to have water fully restored by Tuesday morning.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Last week, officials warned that some smaller airports may have to be closed until funding is restored.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
With the right leadership, they can be restored.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
On the Big Island, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has been partially reopened, and access to the Kīlauea summit area and Chain of Craters Road restored.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
The statue broke into roughly a dozen pieces after being thrown into the harbor and could not be restored, according to Mangione’s office.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Original decorative embellishments such as the gilt trimwork and ceiling moldings have been restored and recreated.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
She’s since been offered her old job, but will only return to The Willbes if her back wages are restored.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Verb
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The episode also revived attacks on the show’s spotty vetting after reports that Strader had been arrested in 2017 on suspicion of burglarizing the house of an ex-girlfriend.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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And that was a moment when things were starting to be revived.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Now, the court is again being asked to decide who is an American citizen by birth as immigration has returned as a major cultural and political divide.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers' father-and-son duo played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game when the Lakers returned from a successful road trip to host the struggling Nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 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
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Sansone, though, says the lien was executed years ago and the documents were recreated in 2026 due to loss of the initial paperwork.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But eventually, the anger ebbed; replaced by an all-too-familiar ache of grief laced with longing.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles is changing César Chávez Day to Farm Worker’s Day, while some advocates, including former farmworkers, are asking that Chávez be replaced with Dolores Huerta, the civil rights leader who fought alongside the man who allegedly raped her.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Adding more water did help with the lather and, in the end, my scalp felt nicely refreshed afterward.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ohio State lost — and just like that, before most of us had even refreshed our screens for the first time, only 40% of brackets remained perfect.—
Ryan Brennan
March 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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