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 Doctors treat patients with intravenous fluids and a drug called atropine, which restores a normal heart rhythm. — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The ruling restores the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s authority to apply for roughly $240 million benefiting 140 service providers, even as Carter orders a review of agencies that could replace it. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Solius’s counter is that cutaneous production is self-regulating, avoids gastrointestinal absorption issues, and restores a biological process modern indoor life has largely eliminated. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Ocean Friendly Gardens restores healthy watersheds by using native plants to filter pollutants and soak up extra water and by upgrading landscapes to maintain rainwater runoff and direct water back into the ground instead of storm drains. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The one legal exception to this permanent rollback is if the governor personally restores an individual’s right to vote. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 Neither Iran nor America has a credible military path to a durable settlement that ends the fighting, restores freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and prevents another rapid return to war. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026 Slather it on your face and neck each night for an intensive treatment that restores hydration, elasticity, and even skin tone. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 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 flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Williams portrays her other daughter, Antonia, while Kidman revives her iconic Practical Magic role as Sally’s sister, Gillian.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • The Seahawks’ offensive line, which returns five starters from last season, did a fine job of keeping Darnold upright in 2025.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The lineup returns intact, with receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum and tight ends Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson providing Stafford with multiple weapons.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of returns
Verb
  • Just as Grossman had to reconstruct the camp at Treblinka after attempts to erase it, so Littell methodically — at times forensically, through interviews with pathologists, survivors and grave diggers — recreates the killings in Bucha.
    — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Dana Point’s most popular event, however, is the Pageant of the Masters, held from July through September, which recreates famous works of arts using live actors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • To start the second half, Warriors has a new kicker as Jordan Heffernan replaces Rodrigo Bigio.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Helios replaces those complex modular coils with an arrangement of planar magnets controlled through software.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of replaces
Verb
  • The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • The Cy-Hawk rivalry renews this weekend in Iowa City, with the Hawkeyes seeking their first home victory since 2018.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hiring is how an organization renews itself, keeps fresh blood moving through the system and replaces what inevitably leaves.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of renews
Verb
  • One other bonus is that West Shore Home also installs flooring/doors and renovates bathrooms.
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of renovates
Verb
  • The body replenishes the loss of blood in a short time (a matter of hours for some components, a few weeks for others).
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The former ingredient replenishes skin while the latter improves internal collagen production and increases elastin for an overall smoother, plumper look.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of replenishes

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“Restores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restores. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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