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as in revives
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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Recent Examples of restores
The right coach restores faith.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This natural cleaner dissolves limescale, freshens up funky smells, and restores the faucet's shine—all without harsh chemicals.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
This legislation restores fairness and makes sure ticket sales aren't decided by bots playing 'mastermind' behind the scenes.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The rapper has already served time in prison, so a Tennessee pardon is a state of forgiveness for past crimes and restores civil rights like voting.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Creating clearer boundaries restores balance.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The exclusive facial restores radiance and vitality through the alternating use of cold spheres and Gua Sha.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
The very atmosphere of the Maldives restores mind, body, and soul, but to enhance guests’ wellness journey, the resort invites you to replenish your spirit, relax, and rejuvenate with signature treatments and rituals at the state-of-the-art spa.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
Each facial restores harmony through lymphatic drainage, fascia release and deep hydration.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This natural cleaner dissolves limescale, freshens up funky smells, and restores the faucet's shine—all without harsh chemicals.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
This legislation restores fairness and makes sure ticket sales aren't decided by bots playing 'mastermind' behind the scenes.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The rapper has already served time in prison, so a Tennessee pardon is a state of forgiveness for past crimes and restores civil rights like voting.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Creating clearer boundaries restores balance.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The exclusive facial restores radiance and vitality through the alternating use of cold spheres and Gua Sha.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
The very atmosphere of the Maldives restores mind, body, and soul, but to enhance guests’ wellness journey, the resort invites you to replenish your spirit, relax, and rejuvenate with signature treatments and rituals at the state-of-the-art spa.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
Each facial restores harmony through lymphatic drainage, fascia release and deep hydration.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
Verb
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Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under the visa bond program, the federal government returns the bond amount to applicants whose visas are denied, if visas expire before travel, or if a traveler leaves before their visa expires.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The gunman then disappears again and returns with a woman.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The new movie Marty Supreme recreates this world.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 Dec. 2025
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The facility recreates real-world production lines and living environments and spans two floors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Despite his level-headedness, Mike is mightily discontent with the low-wattage gigs that are arranged for him by, of all people, his dentist (Fisher Stevens), who soon replaces that absent tooth.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Landis replaces KevinWallace, who retired in December after 40 seasons as a head coach in Kentucky.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to Hill, good old-fashioned sunlight naturally kills bacteria, refreshes items, and whitens fabrics.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The new movie picks up soon after the events of The Way of Water and finds the Sully family reeling after the death of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), as series villain Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) renews his efforts to find and capture Jake.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The travel-size body wash, body oil, and body lotion are powered by undaria seaweed, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that replenishes the moisture barrier and smooths texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Dec. 2025
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Fresh soil replenishes nutrients the plant needs, and a slightly larger pot adds a little more room for growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Restores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restores. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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