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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
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.
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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
Crow also celebrated the ruling, which temporarily restores members of Congress's right to visit federal detention facilities unannounced.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
February 19 – March 20 When pressures pull inward, compassion restores balance.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
This restores a sense of control.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Keeping to your compass heading restores balance.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Sleep also restores glycogen, a critical fuel source for brain cells.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The latter is a peptide that restores volume, bounce, and hydration.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
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
Crow also celebrated the ruling, which temporarily restores members of Congress's right to visit federal detention facilities unannounced.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
February 19 – March 20 When pressures pull inward, compassion restores balance.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
This restores a sense of control.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Keeping to your compass heading restores balance.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Sleep also restores glycogen, a critical fuel source for brain cells.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The latter is a peptide that restores volume, bounce, and hydration.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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The Rep revives it with the same cast of five performers.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to traditional recycling, its non-degenerative regeneration method returns fibers to high-value use, giving the materials a genuine second life.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The route returns on May 7, 2026, after a seven-year hiatus, underscoring its status as a premium travel option.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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One of the big reasons Sam Neill wanted to do Xfinity's Super Bowl commercial, which recreates iconic scenes from Jurassic Park, was the reunion with costars Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The ad depicts the grandfather in a 1997 Toyota RAV4 taking a ride with his young grandson, who later recreates the moment for his grandfather in a 2026 RAV4.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moral certainty replaces moral reasoning.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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What can make buying silver online less safe That safety can break down, though, when urgency replaces due diligence.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 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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Leisure enlarges your perspective and renews your faith.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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This Saturday renews the appointment TV energies.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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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 13 Feb. 2026.
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