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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
What the collection restores is the density and texture that caricature could strip away.
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Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2026
Moving through your available range of motion repeatedly — rather than holding a stretch — restores that blood flow and primes your joints for the activation exercises that follow.
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Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Save your preferred settings for quick start-up; one touch restores temperature and light levels so late‑night feedings stay predictable.
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Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Psychological detachment is what restores worker energy.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
That cut features 45 minutes of additional footage that clarifies character motivations and restores Eva Green's part, which was cut from the film.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Now, a new study presents a framework that effectively restores access to those powerful tools without changing the underlying physics.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Pisces February 19 – March 20 What gentle step restores your inner ease?
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2026
Moving through your available range of motion repeatedly — rather than holding a stretch — restores that blood flow and primes your joints for the activation exercises that follow.
—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Save your preferred settings for quick start-up; one touch restores temperature and light levels so late‑night feedings stay predictable.
—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Psychological detachment is what restores worker energy.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
That cut features 45 minutes of additional footage that clarifies character motivations and restores Eva Green's part, which was cut from the film.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
The wax and sealant not only restores your chrome wheels’ glossy shine but also protects them by actively repelling brake dust, road salt and other debris.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Now, a new study presents a framework that effectively restores access to those powerful tools without changing the underlying physics.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Pisces February 19 – March 20 What gentle step restores your inner ease?
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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The measure revives a 2022 phaseout that was thrown out by a judge.
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There will not be a quick turnaround that revives sustainability reporting.
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Olmo returns in attacking midfield as Mikel Merino is left out of the starting lineup.
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For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
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The agency has opened applications for its next Moon & Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA) mission, a year-long simulation that recreates the isolation, confinement and day-to-day challenges of long-duration space exploration.
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Corden’s mum and dad are also in attendance for the show, and both take part in the final segment, which recreates a moment from the day’s events.
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Furniture Mall replaces about 150,000-square feet in what was once a Macy’s store that closed in 2025.
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This discrepancy, per the report’s projection, will worsen in the 2026-27 school year when STUNT replaces equestrian as a varsity sport.
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L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Shoppers with sensitive skin love how the lightweight formula refreshes their appearance without clogging pores.
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Your 4th House of Home and Family refreshes as the New Moon encourages gentle improvements that protect comfort and support your sensitive system.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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Trump added that oil exports from Iran could once again be bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz if the United States renews military strikes on Iran.
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Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.
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Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.
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The rich body lotion combines cocoa butter and shea butter to soften and smooth rough, thirsty skin, while squalane replenishes the skin barrier and locks in moisture.
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Proper hydration is also good for the glymphatic system, which cleans and replenishes the brain and happens exclusively during sleep.
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