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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
Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The interior was also fully restored with rich, tan leather.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Those changes restored stability and extended solvency for decades.
—Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
On each occasion, Hurzeler immediately restored his trusted captain to the starting lineup at Boscagli’s expense.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Markets, which soared to records last week on the hope that peace could finally come to the region and energy supplies will be restored, have come under pressure again.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Obama administration restored diplomatic relations and struck Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Apr. 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 same applies to energy systems, which have been frequently targeted by Russian missile strikes but often quickly restored by the national emergency service.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The interior was also fully restored with rich, tan leather.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Those changes restored stability and extended solvency for decades.
—Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
On each occasion, Hurzeler immediately restored his trusted captain to the starting lineup at Boscagli’s expense.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Markets, which soared to records last week on the hope that peace could finally come to the region and energy supplies will be restored, have come under pressure again.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Obama administration restored diplomatic relations and struck Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Workers will have up to 30 days after the shutdown ends and back pay is restored to pay outstanding balances.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Verb
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Familiar formulas cannot simply be revived.—
Nawaf M. Al-Thani,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frank Zappa’s estate has revived their archival Vaulternative Records for the first time in nearly a decade to showcase a Mothers of Invention session from 1966.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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The indictment, which was returned by a grand jury in Bridgeport on March 18, charges Richardson and Rivera with interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act robbery), which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Garth and Doherty both also returned for BH90210, which aired in 2019.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 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
Verb
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They can be recreated at home for weeknight dinner, a fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen or for a gathering with friends.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through the push and pull of it all, the pair created scores of looks that are still being admired (and occasionally recreated by other royals) today.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vince Galante replaced former head of Jeep design Mark Allen in 2023.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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After the first sunny spring day, Parisians have officially packed up their winter wardrobe and replaced knits and boots with breezy trench coats and elegant ballerina flats—a look the French are perhaps most famous for.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Sometimes all a space needs is refreshed containers.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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