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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
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter, restored by the Society for Audiovisual Heritage in collaboration with Cubic Restoration and Argentina Sono Film, the owner of the film, will also be screened at the Lumière Festival as part of its official selection under the Lumière Classics label.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Inside the 12 artful suites are restored historic details and plush contemporary design.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
Every room has been meticulously restored to preserve all the original architectural details and frescoes that decorate the building, with the more contemporary touches—sleek B&B furniture, muted grey and taupe upholstery—thoughtfully introduced.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Within days of receiving the termination letter, UMaine was told that the funding would eventually be restored.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
It was partially restored by the nonprofit Ennis House Foundation, then was purchased and fully restored in 2011.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
More thorough Spanish-language instruction should be restored to curriculums.
—Raul A. Reyes, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Several people then walked up the stairs, but order seemed to be restored before things got really ugly.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Kelowna airport officials said the unauthorized messages were removed and flight display systems restored, adding efforts to fully restore the PA system were ongoing.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The latter, restored by the Society for Audiovisual Heritage in collaboration with Cubic Restoration and Argentina Sono Film, the owner of the film, will also be screened at the Lumière Festival as part of its official selection under the Lumière Classics label.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Inside the 12 artful suites are restored historic details and plush contemporary design.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
Every room has been meticulously restored to preserve all the original architectural details and frescoes that decorate the building, with the more contemporary touches—sleek B&B furniture, muted grey and taupe upholstery—thoughtfully introduced.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Within days of receiving the termination letter, UMaine was told that the funding would eventually be restored.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
It was partially restored by the nonprofit Ennis House Foundation, then was purchased and fully restored in 2011.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
More thorough Spanish-language instruction should be restored to curriculums.
—Raul A. Reyes, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Several people then walked up the stairs, but order seemed to be restored before things got really ugly.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Verb
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The series was revived several times in the 1970s and ’80s, making the typical nuclear family that happens to live in outer space familiar to several generations of viewers.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some residents have even revived talk of seceding from California and forming their own state, dubbed Jefferson — an idea that dates back decades.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ward’s third-quarter fumble — recovered and returned for a touchdown by Patriots edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson — marked his seventh straight game with a turnover.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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She got married a year ago but didn’t go on a honeymoon then because the couple, who are both in their 40s, had just returned from two weeks in Europe.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He will be replaced by COO Scott Peyree, the company said.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The album is already available to be pre-saved.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fourth installment of the brands’ collaboration infuses playful details into elevated design, offering new styles in addition to refreshed versions of the Classic Platform and Trailbreak sneakers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Three-quarters of the garments were created with reclaimed outdoor-gear materials from their warehouse.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of the third season — which premiered in October 2025 — The Diplomat has already been renewed for a fourth season, promising a whole new advent of drama across both sides of the pond.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Madrid’s second all-time top scorer, Karim Benzema, renewed his deal during the 2022-23 season after winning the Ballon d’Or in 2022 (his previous deal had been set to end in 2023).—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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