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to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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Recent Examples of restores
Trump looks like Netanyahu blindsided him, Netanyahu is forced to apologize, and Qatar restores Israel to its lukewarm graces.
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Amid unfamiliar streets and uncertain days, the two form a deep friendship that restores their strength to imagine a future of their own.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Democratic proposal funds the government through the end of October, permanently extends the Affordable Care Act’s premium subsidies and restores nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Importantly, the bill restores 100 percent immediate expensing for small manufacturers, which incentivizes investment in cutting edge equipment needed to support American medical innovation.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Rebooting clears the cache and restores normal upload and download speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Together, these ingredients create a gentle, yet powerful, solution that restores shine to stainless steel without dulling its finish.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The Hero ultimately restores balance to the updended lives of the people impacted by The Citizen’s poor choices and the Criminal Element’s violence and evil.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Their measure also restores nearly half a billion dollars to public broadcasting, lifts the freeze on foreign aid funding, and boosts congressional security funds in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Amid unfamiliar streets and uncertain days, the two form a deep friendship that restores their strength to imagine a future of their own.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Democratic proposal funds the government through the end of October, permanently extends the Affordable Care Act’s premium subsidies and restores nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
Importantly, the bill restores 100 percent immediate expensing for small manufacturers, which incentivizes investment in cutting edge equipment needed to support American medical innovation.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Rebooting clears the cache and restores normal upload and download speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Together, these ingredients create a gentle, yet powerful, solution that restores shine to stainless steel without dulling its finish.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The Hero ultimately restores balance to the updended lives of the people impacted by The Citizen’s poor choices and the Criminal Element’s violence and evil.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Their measure also restores nearly half a billion dollars to public broadcasting, lifts the freeze on foreign aid funding, and boosts congressional security funds in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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Trump’s new proposal revives the concept, but with an even higher financial threshold for employers.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Grey's Anatomy returns for season 22 as well as all of CBS's new (count me in for Boston Blue, which is the Blue Bloods spin-off) and returning shows.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Chinese director Zhang Lu, fresh from winning the Busan International Film Festival’s Best Picture Award for Gloaming In Luomu, is premiering Mothertongue, starring Bai Baihe as an actress who returns home to her native Sichuan Province.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Southwestern queso replaces the skillet beef and white skillet quesos, the restaurant chain said.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Auburn replaces its entire starting five — and its head coach.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The fruit and herb-forward formula refreshes strands thoroughly without stripping natural moisture, leaving hair soft, bouncy, and full of life.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Calvin Klein Eyewear has unveiled new sunglasses and optical styles for fall 2025, with standout styles from the assortment featuring the CK emblem — a new logo treatment that refreshes the brand’s iconic monogram.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The movement also renews its agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats), based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ambition rooted in personal purpose renews itself.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 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
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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