restores

verb

present tense third-person singular of restore
1
as in revives
to bring back to a former condition or vigor restore an old car

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2
as in returns
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 restores This restores a portion of their old fortune to Magdalen as well (from her deceased husband Noel), ending the Vanstones’ tribulations for good. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Over time and used consistently, the cocktail gradually restores hair’s natural body, while there are immediate effects, too. — Nadine Solano, Vogue, 24 July 2026 Her husband was immediately sold on the property, while Lauren, a Realtor of 21 years who also restores homes with her husband, needed more convincing after realizing how much work lay ahead. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 In a hurry, a fast ten-minute quick charge restores two hours of playtime to keep the vibes going. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 This one includes keratin A18 which restores damaged hair, protects from UV damage, and even protects from heat up to 446 degrees. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 July 2026 Those may be symptoms to manage, but unless leadership restores the core value proposition, the company risks moving into stage 4, grasping for salvation, chasing tactical fixes while the flywheel continues to lose more momentum. — Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Paul Breitner, West Germany vs Italy, 1982 All in vain, but Breitner restores some German pride with a tidy, low volley on the turn after Italy fail to clear a corner. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Kansas Appleseed, Loud Light and the Disability Rights Center of Kansas sued over the repeal of the grace period and Douglas County District Court Judge Carl Folsom granted an injunction that halts the new law and restores the grace period. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
  1. revives
  2. returns
  3. recreates
  4. replaces
  5. refreshes
  6. renews
  7. renovates
  8. replenishes
Verb
  • The latest attacks on Iran come as the United States revives its blockade of Iranian shipping as the two sides vie to control the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The disaster revives memories of previous nightclub fires in Thailand, including deadly blazes in 2009 and 2022, and raises fresh questions about enforcement of safety standards.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • Italian filmmaker Alina Marazzi will debut her first feature in a decade, La Ragazza Con La Leica, while Georgian filmmaker Levan Koguashvili returns with Guria, a black-and-white feature set in western Georgia.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Kylian Mbappé returns as the cover athlete for the Ultimate Edition and mobile version, marking his debut as an EA Sports FC star following the rebrand.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of returns
Verb
  • The collection recreates the grain, density, and irregular character of the material through an interplay of textures and thicknesses.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The video also recreates the viral promotional photo of all seven members standing in front of a row of toilets with their backs to the camera, bringing the song’s tabloid-style campaign full circle.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • Klopp replaces Nagelsmann, who oversaw a disappointing World Cup round-of-32 exit to Paraguay this summer, on a deal to 2030 — running through the 2028 European Championship and the World Cup two years later.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Attalon’s kWIC Disconnect replaces that workflow with a plug-and-play approach.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of replaces
Verb
  • Clear 0-00 Gloss, which refreshes color without additional lift.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • The smash will almost certainly add to that sum in a few days when Billboard refreshes its rosters.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • The new map renews Fields’ district to cluster it around predominantly white communities in the Baton Rouge area and southern Louisiana.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Beshear renews push for transparency Bipartisan concern has sparked calls for transparency, including from Beshear, who is calling on the senator to speak publicly about his condition.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of renews
Verb
  • Hartford resident Annette Gaynor, the owner of a business that renovates housing, has lived in the city for four decades, now owning a two-family house in the Blue Hills neighborhood.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The organization now also renovates multi-bedroom homes for families experiencing homelessness.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of renovates
Verb
  • 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.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • Proper hydration is also good for the glymphatic system, which cleans and replenishes the brain and happens exclusively during sleep.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
Definition of replenishes

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