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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
As your ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone during menopause, the treatment restores hormone levels with artificial hormones.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
The title restores the original game, down to the pixel, including the return of seven of the eight NFL legends that appeared in the first game.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Just as crop rotation restores vitality to the soil, diversity of thought and connection restore vitality to our lives.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Consent by design restores that boundary.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Kennedy's supporters say the FDA's action restores trust and personal choice.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The tennis player explains that the shampoo helps reset the scalp, the conditioner restores strength and softness, the oil supports thinning edges, and the supplement was created to be clean and safe enough for athletes like herself.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Fox’s approach at Alexander Executive Search defines a new narrative in hiring, one that restores the focus on the person, not just the paper.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Red is used for upgrades, blue fills up a magic meter, and yellow restores health.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
The title restores the original game, down to the pixel, including the return of seven of the eight NFL legends that appeared in the first game.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Just as crop rotation restores vitality to the soil, diversity of thought and connection restore vitality to our lives.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Consent by design restores that boundary.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Kennedy's supporters say the FDA's action restores trust and personal choice.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The tennis player explains that the shampoo helps reset the scalp, the conditioner restores strength and softness, the oil supports thinning edges, and the supplement was created to be clean and safe enough for athletes like herself.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Fox’s approach at Alexander Executive Search defines a new narrative in hiring, one that restores the focus on the person, not just the paper.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Red is used for upgrades, blue fills up a magic meter, and yellow restores health.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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By injecting concentrated algae into soil through local irrigation systems, the company revives barren land into fertile ground.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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For the live finale on September 25, Kim Jae Joong returns as Planet Master after previously mentoring the participants during the show’s early episodes.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba with the kind of voice that fills a room and a presence that anchors a world.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Our contributing editor Fatima Khawaja recreates a childhood-favorite salad in this recipe that calls for feta and chaat masala.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Although more expensive and labor-intensive, the practice replaces much of the Central Valley’s roughly 500,000 acres of rice with temporary wetlands during the winter, a semblance of how the land would naturally function without dams, and levees and civilization.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bill replaces the state’s once-a-year test with three shorter exams, to be given at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every month, the bank refreshes its analyst focus list, which includes top ideas from JPMorgan analysts aligned with growth, income, value and short investment strategies.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fall release slate comes as Pushkin also renews its podcast ad sales and distribution pact with iHeartMedia.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Regeneration renews ecosystems after disruption.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the algae replenishes the skin barrier while green tea supplies antioxidants.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 Aug. 2025
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It is made from an extract of fragrant Hawaiian ginger that replenishes moisture on a daily basis.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Restores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restores. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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