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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
Real rest restores your balance and brightens future choices.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Barbs, in that telling, restores Lockhart’s relevance.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The couple restores music of all styles and genres from all over the country.
—Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Placing Reese alongside veteran point guard Chelsea Gray and prolific scorer in Kahleah Copper, Reese restores balance to a roster built around possession control and physical play.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Calm restores your strength, so don’t feel bad about stepping away from the whirlwind.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Literacy restores economic agency, improves long-term earnings, and reduces recidivism, lowering dependency and vulnerability to criminal exploitation.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Carr’s action restores competitive neutrality by allowing Verizon to follow the Consumer Code for Wireless Service, the voluntary industry standard adopted in 2013 that governs unlocking transparency, timing and military protections.
—Roslyn Layton, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Reviving critical materials The proprietary, low-temperature chemical recycling process, ChemR, restores carbon fiber, Kevlar-class aramids and hybrid laminates to original quality.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Barbs, in that telling, restores Lockhart’s relevance.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The couple restores music of all styles and genres from all over the country.
—Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Placing Reese alongside veteran point guard Chelsea Gray and prolific scorer in Kahleah Copper, Reese restores balance to a roster built around possession control and physical play.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Calm restores your strength, so don’t feel bad about stepping away from the whirlwind.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Literacy restores economic agency, improves long-term earnings, and reduces recidivism, lowering dependency and vulnerability to criminal exploitation.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Carr’s action restores competitive neutrality by allowing Verizon to follow the Consumer Code for Wireless Service, the voluntary industry standard adopted in 2013 that governs unlocking transparency, timing and military protections.
—Roslyn Layton, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Reviving critical materials The proprietary, low-temperature chemical recycling process, ChemR, restores carbon fiber, Kevlar-class aramids and hybrid laminates to original quality.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Tordjman returns as Bucky, the beloved cheer captain and cousin of Addison from the original trilogy.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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The briefing comes as the Senate returns today and the House will reconvene on Tuesday.—
Justin Papp,Pippa Stevens,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Lee Ying Shan,Vinay Dwivedi,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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In a studio in Accra, Perfectual Linnan, a fashion designer and founder of Roots by Linnan, recreates the fugu fabric into jackets, trousers and tops designed for everyday wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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This formula replaces single-use hygiene wipes, preventing more than 5 million of them ending up in landfill.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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When these experiences are engineered out of systems in the name of efficiency, dependence replaces discernment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Venus cooperating with Jupiter renews your confidence in your skills.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hemp ban renews debate over cannabis legalization Some Wisconsinites say hemp is a lifeline.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Murphy plans to expand the menu as the former Test Kitchen space renovates through the first half of 2026.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Feb. 2026
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The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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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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“Restores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restores. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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