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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
Even if the company restores operations, your data is already out there.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Solving difficult medical cases matters, but so does the trust the process restores in a health system many patients experience as rushed, fragmented, and indifferent.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Lin wrote that the order restores the status quo.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The set of farming practices that drives climate mitigation and restores soil health, biodiversity, and water cycles is upheld as a remedy for farmland degradation and chemical-intensive fiber farming.
—Lucianne Tonti, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.
—John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Lightweight yet deeply moisturizing, this firming formula restores elasticity and resilience to thin, crepey skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Mamdani’s Wednesday announcement effectively restores the pre-Adams status quo, treating low-level traffic offenses committed by cyclists no different under the law than those committed by drivers.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Solving difficult medical cases matters, but so does the trust the process restores in a health system many patients experience as rushed, fragmented, and indifferent.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Lin wrote that the order restores the status quo.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The set of farming practices that drives climate mitigation and restores soil health, biodiversity, and water cycles is upheld as a remedy for farmland degradation and chemical-intensive fiber farming.
—Lucianne Tonti, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.
—John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Lightweight yet deeply moisturizing, this firming formula restores elasticity and resilience to thin, crepey skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Mamdani’s Wednesday announcement effectively restores the pre-Adams status quo, treating low-level traffic offenses committed by cyclists no different under the law than those committed by drivers.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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The historian revives the artifacts in the museum.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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At the end of episode six, Dean Riggs returns just as Dylan is settling into her interim position.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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In one scene, the kids are bouncing in the back yard on a trampoline when Jeremy returns home with a policeman, under arrest.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The electrified version, which replaces the E-Ray in next year’s lineup, makes 721 hp and 660 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Barber replaces department director Sean Kershaw, an appointee of former Mayor Melvin Carter.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its HydroJet System refreshes mops twice per second, ensuring a sterile clean.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A wider view refreshes your thinking today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Artemis II mission — involving a flyby rather than a landing on the moon — renews and rejuvenates our nation’s commitment to space exploration.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try a small performance at home or start a sketch, because joy renews your confidence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 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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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 15 Apr. 2026.
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