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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
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Under the data center ordinance, a data center facility that is inactive for more than 15 consecutive months should be decommissioned and restored to pre-development conditions, unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission following a public hearing.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Lawsuits help felons get their guns back A majority of the 22 individuals named in February by the attorney general had their rights restored after applying for full pardons at the department.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The footage, assembled from a 14-camera shoot captured on 35mm film across two nights, has been newly restored and remastered for the theatrical release.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
The true answer is a bit of everything—the home, originally built in the late 17th century, has been painstakingly restored according to ancient construction techniques so as not to lose any of its character.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
An appendix that quickly restored the microbiome after infection could significantly improve survival.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Once a sky-blue democracy is restored, may Trump’s days of infamy be ruled illegitimate and his name and legacy duly tainted by all of history, darkly blackened or cautiously reddened in the honest records that this twerp and his twisted cohorts have conspired so heinously to whitewash.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
With a jaw-on-the-floor level of biodiversity—made even more impressive by the country’s relatively small land mass—you’ll return home feeling refreshed and spiritually restored.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Taiwan restored its lead when a penalty bounced off the post and in off Indian goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu for an own goal.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Under the data center ordinance, a data center facility that is inactive for more than 15 consecutive months should be decommissioned and restored to pre-development conditions, unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission following a public hearing.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Lawsuits help felons get their guns back A majority of the 22 individuals named in February by the attorney general had their rights restored after applying for full pardons at the department.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The footage, assembled from a 14-camera shoot captured on 35mm film across two nights, has been newly restored and remastered for the theatrical release.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
The true answer is a bit of everything—the home, originally built in the late 17th century, has been painstakingly restored according to ancient construction techniques so as not to lose any of its character.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
An appendix that quickly restored the microbiome after infection could significantly improve survival.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Once a sky-blue democracy is restored, may Trump’s days of infamy be ruled illegitimate and his name and legacy duly tainted by all of history, darkly blackened or cautiously reddened in the honest records that this twerp and his twisted cohorts have conspired so heinously to whitewash.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
With a jaw-on-the-floor level of biodiversity—made even more impressive by the country’s relatively small land mass—you’ll return home feeling refreshed and spiritually restored.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
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Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hegseth himself earned a master’s degree from Harvard but symbolically returned his diploma in a 2022 Fox News segment.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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After a few exercises and some time on the elliptical bike, Flagg returned in the second quarter.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 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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Detailed simulations showcased that photoelectric feedback discharges can be recreated inside small solid blocks in a lab setting.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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It was recreated by production designer Alex DiGerlando for Ryan Murphy's Love Story.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 1987, Route 66 was officially decommissioned by the United States Highway System after it was replaced by the contemporary Interstate Highway System.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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But even in 2000 when Hope VI grants allowed for Laurel Homes to be replaced, residents were distrustful, in part, because only 1,100 units were going up.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
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
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Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some of those refreshed closet staples are starting to hit store shelves and Target’s website.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The solution bundles a range of technical and content capabilities, from playback infrastructure and audience retention tools to monetization options, AI-powered subtitling and commerce features, all paired with COL’s regularly refreshed slate of titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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